The Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) has launched the practical phase of its Ferry Safety Development Programme (FSDP), aimed at enhancing the technical capacity of maritime safety professionals and improving ferry operations across Lagos waterways. The inaugural hands-on training session was held at the Caverton Marine Ferry Building Facility in Badore, Ajah, marking a transition…
The Federal Government has expressed its readiness to leverage the €59 million West Africa Sustainable Ocean Programme (WASOP) to strengthen efforts against illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing and improve the sustainable management of marine resources. Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, stated this during a meeting with the European Union Ambassador to…
The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (rtd.), has reaffirmed the federal government’s commitment to strengthening maritime security and advancing Nigeria’s blue economy through sustained support for the Nigerian Navy. He pledged continued investment in the resources, capabilities and enabling environment required to build a technologically advanced, interconnected and globally respected naval force capable of…
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has initiated plans for the reopening of the waterway linking Baga town to the Republic of Chad as part of efforts to restore cross-border trade and strengthen economic cooperation between both countries. The governor disclosed this during a visit to Baga, where he held a high-level security meeting with…
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has called for the accelerated implementation of the Ibom Deep Sea Port project, urging project partners to provide clear timelines, measurable milestones, and actionable steps to move the initiative from the planning phase to execution. The governor made the appeal during a high-level technical engagement and working session with…
The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining clean, safe and sustainable inland waterways as Nigeria joined the global community to commemorate the 2026 World Environment Day. In a statement issued at the agency’s headquarters in Lokoja, the Acting Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NIWA, Umar Yusuf Girei, said…
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has commenced discussions with the Malta Ship Registry on technical cooperation, capacity building and knowledge sharing aimed at modernising Nigeria’s ship registration system and enhancing its global competitiveness. The initiative was disclosed following a strategic meeting between the Director-General of NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, and the Registrar…
