The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), has banned operators from operating at night, saying no passenger boat must move from jetties from 6 pm in the evening. In a statement released by NIWA management and a copy made available to newsmen, the Authority highlighted the importance of adhering to the Transportation Code, 2023, which has been gazetted and will be …

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday, marked the first anniversary of his second term with a unique infrastructure gift to the people. He launched a fleet of new high-capacity ferries, fabricated and assembled in the state to cruise the its inland waterways and create a new transportation choice for commuters in the largest mega city in sub-Saharan Africa. The …

The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr. Adegboyega Oyetola, has said that low investments, non-channelisation and dredging of navigable waterways have over the years hindered water transport in Nigeria. Speaking at this year’s Maritime Business Roundtable Breakfast meeting held in Lagos, Oyetola noted that inland waterways transport will reduce energy consumption and further reduce the negative impact on the …

The Lagos State Government has disclosed it is working to boost water transportation by creating safer, more efficient, and sustainable strategies which are at various stages of implementation. A statement on Sunday noted that the Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, stated this during a tour of the Lagos State Waterways Monitoring and Data Management Centre Control Room, established …

The Lagos State Government has disclosed it is working to boost water transportation by creating safer, more efficient, and sustainable strategies which are at various stages of implementation. A statement on Sunday noted that the Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, stated this during a tour of the Lagos State Waterways Monitoring and Data Management Centre (WMDMC) control room, …

The Lagos State Government has said it is working towards completing 15 jetties to add to the existing ones in the state to boost water transportation. The Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Gbenga Omotoso, during a chat with journalists at Alausa recently said the government also plans to deploy 12 ferries to make commuting easier for residents of the …

The Chairman of Badagry Local Government Chairman, Olusegun Onilude has hailed Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu for launching the Badagry-Apapa-Marina water transportation scheme. Onilude, who was represented by the Secretary to local government, Moses Gbotegbo, said the launch of the jetty by the state government was a good gesture. According to him, the people of Badagry have been clamouring …