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At least 20 dead in Kogi boat mishap, many missing

As the nation prepares for her 65th independence anniversary, no less than 20 people have been confirmed dead in a boat mishap that occurred on Tuesday at about 4:30pm. in the Ibaji local government ...
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Oyetola vows to end boat mishaps as committee submits report

The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has disclosed plans by the federal government to introduce reforms in the maritime sector to end boat mishaps. Oyetola, while emphasising ...
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Kebbi Government sets new safety measures after 33 deaths

He added that some boat operators held the superstitious belief that they would never die in river because they inherited the business from their ancestors. Alhaji Sani Dododo, Chairman of the State ...
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NEMA, stakeholders move to address rising boat mishaps in Niger

National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Minna Operations Office, has engaged stakeholders to discuss measures to curb incessant boat mishaps in Niger. Nigerian Tribune’s investigation in Minna on ...
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NIWA Announces Expansion Of Water Marshals To Curb Boat Mishaps

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 ...
The Nation Newspaper

Boat mishaps: NIWA launches ‘No lifejackets, no boarding’ campaign in Niger

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 ...