The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) and the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) have pledged to strengthen collaboration aimed at reducing boat accidents and improving safety on Nigeria’s inland waterways. The commitment was made on Wednesday during a courtesy visit by the NSIB management to NIWA headquarters in Lokoja, where both agencies agreed to work…
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has commenced a review of security protocols governing interactions between ships and port facilities as part of efforts to strengthen security at Nigerian ports. In a notice issued to maritime security stakeholders, the agency directed all vessels bound for Nigerian waters to submit their Security-Related Pre-Arrival Information…
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) and the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) have agreed to establish a joint framework for data sharing, safety investigations and technical cooperation to strengthen maritime safety across Nigeria’s waterways. The agreement was reached during a courtesy visit by the Director General of the NSIB, Captain Alex Badeh…
The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has called for closer collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force to strengthen safety and security on inland waterways across Cross River and Ebonyi states. The appeal was made by the newly posted Area Manager of NIWA’s Calabar Area Office, Surveyor Abubakar Wathanafa, during a courtesy visit to the Cross…
LAGOS – The Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) has announced a series of measures aimed at reducing the cost of water transportation by expanding fuel supply infrastructure and accelerating the adoption of cleaner energy-powered boats across the state. The initiative follows concerns from boat operators and commuters over rising ferry fares, largely attributed to the…
The Federal Government has inaugurated a seven-member National High-Level Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Steering Committee to coordinate the implementation of Nigeria’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel Programme and accelerate the decarbonisation of the country’s aviation sector. The committee comprises the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Minister of Agriculture and Food…
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) and the University of Lagos (UNILAG) Business School are exploring a partnership aimed at advancing research, innovation and capacity development in Nigeria’s maritime and logistics sector. The proposed collaboration was discussed during a study tour by Executive PhD and Master’s students of the UNILAG Business School to…
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and the Government of Denmark have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening maritime security through enhanced international cooperation, intelligence sharing and capacity building aimed at tackling emerging security threats within Nigeria’s territorial waters. The renewed partnership was announced during a meeting between the Commissioner of Police in charge of the Force…
