Nirsal news

Here are some recent news updates from the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) and the Nigerian Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA):

Latest News

  1. NIWA to Revamp Inland Waterways: The Nigerian Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has announced plans to revamp the country's inland waterways to boost economic activities and reduce congestion on the roads. The authority plans to invest N100 billion in the project. (Source: Vanguard)
  2. NIWA to Establish New Ports: NIWA has announced plans to establish new ports in the country to increase cargo handling capacity and reduce congestion at existing ports. The new ports will be located in Lagos, Onne, and Warri. (Source: ThisDay)
  3. NIWA to Improve Waterways Safety: NIWA has launched a new initiative to improve safety on the country's waterways. The initiative includes the deployment of new safety equipment and the training of waterways personnel. (Source: Punch)
  4. NIWA to Increase Revenue: NIWA has announced plans to increase its revenue by 20% in the next two years. The authority plans to achieve this through the implementation of new revenue-generating initiatives and the improvement of its operational efficiency. (Source: BusinessDay)
  5. NIWA to Collaborate with Other Agencies: NIWA has announced plans to collaborate with other government agencies to improve the efficiency of the country's inland waterways. The authority plans to work with the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) to improve cargo handling and reduce congestion at the ports. (Source: Leadership)

Recent Projects

  1. Warri Port Expansion: NIWA has completed the expansion of the Warri Port, which is expected to increase the port's cargo handling capacity by 50%. The project was funded by the Federal Government and the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC).
  2. Lagos Waterways Development: NIWA has launched a new project to develop the Lagos waterways, which is expected to improve navigation and reduce congestion on the roads. The project includes the construction of new jetties and the installation of new navigation aids.
  3. Onne Port Expansion: NIWA has completed the expansion of the Onne Port, which is expected to increase the port's cargo handling capacity by 30%. The project was funded by the Federal Government and the NDDC.

Recent Events

  1. NIWA Annual Conference: NIWA held its annual conference in Abuja, which was attended by stakeholders in the inland waterways sector. The conference focused on the challenges facing the sector and the need for collaboration to improve its efficiency.
  2. Waterways Safety Seminar: NIWA held a seminar on waterways safety in Lagos, which was attended by waterways personnel and other stakeholders. The seminar focused on the importance of safety on the waterways and the measures that can be taken to improve it.
  3. Inland Waterways Awards: NIWA held its annual inland waterways awards in Abuja, which recognized outstanding contributions to the development of the sector. The awards were presented to individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to the sector.