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We know criminals’ hideouts on Lagos waterways – Merchant Navy chief

The Training Depot Commander of the Nigerian Merchant Navy Coastal Defence Force, Lagos, Ichuku Agaba, says the force has identified criminal hideouts on Lagos waterways. Agaba...

BORDA Advocates Safer Preservation of Waterways

Maritime3 years ago

BORDA Advocates Safer Preservation of Waterways

The Benin-Owena River Basin Development Authority (BORDA) has advocated for a safer and more enhanced preservation of the nation’s waterways. The BORDA Managing Director, Mr Saliu Ahmed stated...

Flood: Niger Gov. orders demolition of structures on waterways in Suleja, others

Accidents4 years ago

Flood: Niger Gov. orders demolition of structures on waterways in Suleja, others

…Following several deaths by drowning*** Gov. Sani Bello of Niger on Tuesday ordered the demolition of all structures built on the waterways in the major towns...

Adamu gets 3 months tenure extension as I-G

Maritime4 years ago

Marine Police introduces tracking devices to tackle crimes on waterways

…As Customs reduces physical examination, slashes number of alerts on cargoes at ports*** The Marine Police in a determined bid to curb crimes on Nigerian waters,...

Deja vu! Amaechi creates 11-man probe panel for Hadiza, as stakeholders debate fairness

Health and Safety4 years ago

NPA Joins War against dumping refuse in waterways

…As Calabar PM sensitizes Coastline Communities for Cleaner waters*** The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) have joined the war against dumping refuse in waterways, as the Calabar...

COVID-19: Workers ‘II Resist Pay Cut, Non payment of 2018 Salary – Labour tells Fayemi

Health and Safety4 years ago

Flooding: Ekiti to spend N334m to dredge 20,000m waterways

…As Bayelsa Assembly passes financial autonomy bill*** The Ekiti State government is to spend the sum N334 million to dredge 20,000m waterways to prevent reoccurrence of...

2021 BUDGET: NIWA proposes N6.6bn capital vote to improve inland water transportation

Maritime4 years ago

NIWA Boss pledges to ensure Baro Port yields ‘gold’

…As worried Kwara residents urge gov’t to remove obstructions on waterways*** The new Managing Director, Nigerian Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), George Moghalu was on Monday received...

Police Anti kidnapping operatives foil kidnap attempt of another medical doctor in Bayelsa

Health and Safety4 years ago

LAND/WATER: Police command confirms kidnap, rescue of Suleja area commander

…As LASWA warns against traveling on waterways during rainfall*** The Kaduna State Police Command on Sunday, confirmed the abduction of Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Musa...

Maritime6 years ago

NIWA: Sand dredgers get 14-day ultimatum to quit Addo/Badore area

…As Boat operator warns against night travel on waterways*** Hardship resulting from uncotrolled dredging activities in the Addo/Badore area of Lagos State has forced the National Inland Waterways...