Nigerian Authority Warns Against Overloading Barges on Lagos Waterways

NIWA warns operators against overloading barges on Lagos waterways

By Cynthia Alo The National Inland Waterways Authority, NIWA, has warned cargo barge operators against the dangerous practice of overloading containers beyond approved limits, saying the trend poses a serious threat to safety on Lagos inland waterways. Speaking at the 2026 Shipping Correspondents Association of Nigeria’s (SCAN) Dockworkers’ Day in Lagos, the Lagos Area Manager, […] The post NIWA warns operators against overloading barges on Lagos waterways appeared first on Vanguard News.

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