The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has launched the lifejacket and safety awareness campaign tagged no life jacket, no boarding across riverine communities in Niger state to reduce boat ...
The Bayelsa State Government says it is stepping up efforts to improve maritime safety along its inland waterways across the state. The Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, made this known ...
Twenty-nine people have been confirmed dead in a boat mishap at the Malale riverfront in Borgu Local Government Area (LGA) of Niger State on Tuesday. Daily Trust gathered that the boat, carrying 90 ...
The waterways around Niger and Kwara States shave witnessed multiple passenger boat mishaps that have claimed lives in recent times, raising questions over adherence to safety standards. In this ...
The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has announced plans to recruit and deploy about 800 water marshals across Nigeria by December. The initiative aims to enhance safety and strengthen ...