EU Eyes Lagos-Ikorodu-Ajaokuta Waterway Investment to Ease Pressure On Roads The European Union (EU) has expressed interest in investing in a water transportation project linking Lagos and Ikorodu to Ajaokuta in Kogi State, as part of efforts to promote inland waterway transportation and reduce pressure on Nigeria’s road infrastructure. The proposed investment was disclosed when…
The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has raised concerns over the growing impact of unregulated sand dredging on flooding and erosion across parts of the country. The authority warned that indiscriminate dredging could weaken riverbanks, alter natural waterways and increase the vulnerability of communities located along riverine areas. The Area Manager of NIWA, Farooq Imam,…
Haulage companies operating at the Apapa and Tin-Can Island Ports are facing increasing financial pressure following a sharp decline in haulage rates, with operators struggling to meet bank loan repayments and other financial obligations. The decline has been attributed largely to delays in the arrival of vessels at Nigerian ports following attacks on commercial shipping…
The Maritime Correspondents’ Organisation of Nigeria (MARCON) and the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) have renewed their commitment to strengthening collaboration towards the growth and development of Nigeria’s marine and blue economy sector. The commitment was made on Tuesday when the President of MARCON, Ismail Aniemu, led members of the organisation’s executive to pay…
The Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) has intensified safety measures across the state’s waterways as increasing water transport activities continue to support commuting, trade and other economic activities. The General Manager of LASWA, Oluwadamilola Emmanuel, disclosed this on Wednesday at the 11th edition of the three-day Lagos International Maritime Week (LIMWEEK) in Lagos. Emmanuel, who…
APM Terminals has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Badagry Port Development Limited to explore the development of the proposed Badagry Deep-Seaport in Lagos State. The agreement was signed on Monday, September 7, 2026, in Copenhagen, Denmark, during a visit by the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, who led a Federal…
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has called for stronger integration between offshore petroleum operations and the maritime industry to attract investment, create jobs and unlock Nigeria’s blue-economy potential. The NUPRC Chief Executive, Mrs Oritsemeyiwa Eyisan, made the call on Tuesday in Lagos at the 2026 Lagos International Maritime Week (LIMWEEK). Eyisan, who was…
The Lagos State Government has announced plans to deepen investment in waterways and other alternative transportation systems as part of efforts to ease traffic congestion and improve the movement of people and agricultural produce across the state. The Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget, Ope George, disclosed this during the 2027 Budget Consultative Forum organised…
