Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy and Abu Dhabi Ports Group have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening cooperation in ports development, maritime logistics, and digital transformation. The agreement, signed on the sidelines of the recently concluded Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, marks a major milestone in Nigeria–UAE economic relations…
OLORUNDARE ENIMOLA, Lagos The Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) has announced the reopening of the Ikorodu Ferry Terminal for passenger ferry operations, effective Monday, January 19, 2026. In a statement issued by LASWA management, the authority recalled that the terminal was closed on October 20, 2025, due to navigational challenges caused by the infestation of…
The Lagos State Government is set to deploy electric-powered boats into the Lagos Ferry Services, LAGFERRY, fleet before the end of the year as part of efforts to lower transport fares and promote sustainable mobility. The Managing Director of LAGFERRY, Hon. Abdoulbaq Ladi-Balogun, made this known in a statement shared on the Lagos State Government’s…
The Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy has insisted that state governments across the federation urgently ban the use of wooden boats for commercial water transportation and instead invest in safer, modern fibre and aluminium boats. The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, made the call against the backdrop of recent…
OLORUNDARE ENIMOLA, Lagos The Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) has restated the enforcement of the ban on night-time travel along Lagos inland waterways, warning residents and visitors against any form of water transportation after sunset. In a statement issued on Sunday, January 11, 2026, the authority specifically cautioned fun seekers and fans of Fuji musician,…
OLORUNDARE ENIMOLA, Lagos The Omi Eko Project, a €410 million initiative aimed at transforming water transportation across Lagos State, has appointed Dr. Segun Alabi as its new Head of Communications and Media. The appointment was announced by the Special Adviser on Blue Economy to the Governor of Lagos State and Project Coordinator, Mr. Oluwadamilola Emmanuel,…
OLORUNDARE ENIMOLA, Lagos At least six people have died and four others were rescued following a boat mishap on the Lagos waterways, authorities said on Wednesday, prompting renewed calls for strict adherence to maritime safety regulations. The Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) and the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) confirmed that the incident occurred at…
OLORUNDARE ENIMOLA, Lagos The Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) and the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) have announced strengthened safety and security measures across Lagos waterways to ensure safe and seamless passenger movement during the festive season. The joint initiative comes as travel activities increase in December and is aimed at safeguarding lives, improving operational…
