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The Sokoto State Government has unveiled plans to allocate ₦1.1 billion for the purchase of life jackets and motorised boats, aiming to reduce the frequent incidents of boat accidents in the state. This decision was finalized during the state executive council meeting held on Wednesday at the Sokoto Government House, chaired by Governor Ahmed Aliyu. […]
The Federal Government has introduced a new transportation code aimed at reducing boat-related accidents on Nigerian inland waterways. During a one-day working visit to the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) in Lokoja, Adegboyega Oyetola, Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, announced that the new regulatory framework aims to standardize water transportation, minimize accidents, and create […]
No fewer than 8 people including a prospective bride died on Sunday in Gusau, Zamfara state when the boat in which they were sailing capsized in a river. About 11 people were reportedly sailing to reach the other end of the river on the outskirts of Gusau, in search of portable water. However, the 8 […]
At least 18 bodies were recovered while six persons were declared missing after a boat capsized in Mai’adua Local Government Area of Katsina State. A resident, Lawal Sakatare, who confirmed the incident, said 24 persons on Sallah celebrations were onboard the ill-fated canoe when it capsized and 18 persons, majority of whom were young children, […]
Twenty six persons have been confirmed dead while search continues following a boat mishap on Shagari River in Shagari local government area of Sokoto state. Chairman of Shagari Council Area, Aliyu Dantani, who disclosed the accident to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday, in Sokoto, said the incident occurred on Tuesday evening. Dantani […]
By Hassan Musa Fagge Kano State Government has planned to provide 3 Speed Boats and Life Jackets for passengers taking the cross-channel ferry from Badau village to other communities in Bagwai town. Kano State Acting Governor Dr. Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna disclosed this while commissioning an 18 passenger capacity Ferry Boat donated by the National Inland […]