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NIWA regrets as 8 passengers die in Anambra boat mishap
Maureen Aguta
The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has lamented over the reported boat mishap at Umumu Anam, Anambra West LGA, Anambra State between Thursday the 4th and Friday the 5th of January, 2024 at about…
NIWA lauds Supreme Court verdict on exclusive right to control waterways
Maureen Aguta
The Nigerian Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), has reacted to the judgement of the Supreme Court that gave it the exclusive right to control Nigerian Inland Waterways, saying the licensing and control…
NIWA wins landmark Supreme Court victory over waterways regulation
Supreme Court warns states to stay off the waterways, up voting NIWA as the authentic regulatory authority
Tinubu appoints new Executive Directors for NIMASA, NPA
Maureen Aguta
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of new Executive Directors for Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) and the Nigeria Ports Authority (NPA).
A statement on Thursday…
New postings at NPA as TCIP, Onne ports get new Managers
Maureen Aguta
As part of innovations to ensure port efficiency and productivity, the management of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has affected a minor shake-up.
According to a memo signed by Assistant General…
Tinubu backs Adalikwu, directs FMoT support for MOWCA
Maureen Aguta
President Bola Tinubu has thrown his weight behind Dr. Paul Adalikwu, Secretary General of the Maritime Organisation of West and Central Africa () with a fresh directive that the planned investigation…
Jamoh salutes maritime community, Nigerians at Christmas
Maureen Aguta
As Christians all over of the world celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, the Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr Bashir Jamoh has felicitated with all…
NIMASA partners NSML to train 150 NSDP cadets
Maureen Aguta
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) have signed a training agreement with the Nigerian Liquefied Natural Gas Ship Management Limited (NSML) to facilitate Certificate of…
Nigeria celebrates as UN extends maritime border
Maureen Aguta
The Federal Government has welcomed the decision by the United Nations to extend Nigeria’s continental shelf from 200 Nautical Miles to 220 Nautical Miles. This coincides with the creation of the Ministry of…
Nigerian ports infrastructure has undergone improvements, says Bello-Koko
Paul Ogbuokiri
The Nigerian ports infrastructure has undergone significant improvements in recent years, modernising projects, policy reforms and investments in human capital even as sustainability have laid a solid…