3 d. ago NIWA MD Oyebamiji Resigns To Pursue Osun Governorship Ambition

The Managing Director of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Asiwaju Bola Oyebamiji, has resigned his appointment to contest the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary in Osun State scheduled for December 13, 2025. Oyebamiji, who confirmed his resignation on Friday, said the decision was made in full compliance with Nigeria’s Electoral Act, which mandates […]

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1 week ago EHINGBETI: NIWA advocates investment in inland waterways for coastal development

THE Lagos Area Manager of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Engr. Sarat Braimah, has called on the Federal Government and private sector investors to significantly scale up investments in Nigeria’s inland waterways, stressing that such action is crucial to unlocking the nation’s blue economy potential and transforming the lives of millions in coastal communities. […]

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2 w. ago HYDRO Power Commission Distributes 4000 Life Jackets, 850 Tillers

Amid an upsurge in boat accidents on the inland waterways of the National Hydro Power Producing Areas (N-HYPPADEC) benefiting states, the Commission has purchased 4,000 life Jackets and other materials for distribution to operators in Niger state. The commission also distributed 850 units of 13 HP Power Tillers, of which Niger state has the highest […]

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2 w. ago After Lagos, Agency Targets Bayelsa, Niger, Others For Clearance Of Water Hyacinth

In order to ensure safe and smooth navigation on inland waterways across the country, the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) will begin clearance of water hyacinth on the waterways across the litoral States in the country. LEADERSHIP reports that water hyacinth, a fast-spreading aquatic weed native to the Amazon Basin in South America, found its […]

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3 w. ago FG debunks Peter Obi’s claim of port neglect, says modernisation efforts nationwide

Furthermore, the Onitsha River Port in Anambra State, developed by the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) — an agency under the Ministry — stands as a practical example of

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3 w. ago NIWA deploys machinery to clear invasive water hyacinth in Ikorodu

The Lagos Area Office of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has deployed a task force to map out strategic read more NIWA deploys machinery to clear invasive water hyacinth in Ikorodu

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3 w. ago FG Prioritises Safety, Connectivity On Inland Waterways To Grow Blue Economy

The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has said that the federal government is improving navigability and connectivity on the nation’s inland waterways to unlock opportunities for hinterland trade and regional integration. At an industry event in Lagos, Oyetola noted that the ministry prioritised safety on Nigeria’s inland waterways. Represented by the Nigerian […]

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