OLORUNDARE ENIMOLA, Lagos The Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA), in partnership with Interferry, has completed the third module of Africa’s first Ferry Safety Development and Mentoring Programme, aimed at strengthening safety standards and professional capacity in the inland waterways sector. The latest module, titled “Ferry Safety,” trained 50 emerging ferry professionals in safety management, emergency…
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has reaffirmed its commitment to building an efficient, transparent and globally competitive maritime administration through sustained reforms and stronger stakeholder collaboration. The Director-General of NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, made the pledge while receiving the leadership of the Alumni Association of the Maritime Academy of Nigeria (AMANO), led…
The Federal Government is exploring syndicated financing and other private-sector funding options to accelerate the development of critical port and maritime infrastructure, as part of efforts to unlock the economic potential of Nigeria’s marine and blue economy. The initiative was discussed during a meeting in Abuja between the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of…
The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has intensified its marine safety and environmental protection campaign across waterfront communities in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) as rising water levels during the rainy season increase safety risks on inland waterways. Speaking during a sensitisation exercise in the Abaji Area Council, the Area Manager of the NIWA Abuja…
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has removed more than 1,500 illegally parked trucks and dismantled unauthorised checkpoints along the Apapa port corridors as part of renewed efforts to eliminate traffic congestion, improve cargo evacuation and curb extortion. Managing Director of the NPA, Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, disclosed that the exercise was carried out by the Authority’s…
The Kogi State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to improving safety, compliance and regulatory enforcement on the state’s waterways as part of efforts to reduce boat accidents and enhance water transportation. The Commissioner for Transportation, Hon. Atuluku Victor Levi, gave the assurance during a courtesy visit to the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) in…
The Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) has completed the third phase of Africa’s first Ferry Safety Development and Mentoring Programme, equipping 50 ferry professionals with advanced safety and emergency response skills to improve standards across Nigeria’s inland waterways. The month-long training, conducted throughout July 2026 in partnership with global ferry association Interferry, focused on ferry…
The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has assured boat operators that it is addressing concerns over the shortage of safety equipment on Nigeria’s inland waterways, following calls by operators for urgent intervention. The assurance came during a courtesy visit by the Association of Tourist Boat Operators and Water Transporters of Nigeria (ATBOWATON) to the NIWA…
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to modernising Nigeria’s ports and strengthening multimodal transport systems as part of efforts to attract investment, enhance trade, and unlock the full potential of the country’s Special Economic Zones (SEZs). The assurance was given at the 2026 annual conference of the Maritime Correspondents’ Organisation of Nigeria (MARCON) in…
BUA Group has approved an investment of more than $65 million for the reconstruction and modernisation of Terminal B at the Rivers Port Complex in Port Harcourt, in a move aimed at boosting cargo handling capacity and improving port operations. The project will be executed through BUA Ports and Terminals Nigeria Limited, the concessionaire managing…
