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NIWA Identifies Ballast Water as Major Cause of Water Hyacinth Infestation

Temitope Nlewemchi — Tue, 28 Oct 2025 08:40:32 +0000

The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has identified ballast water discharged from ships and other marine vessels as a major factor responsible for the persistent spread of water hyacinth across Nigeria’s inland waterways. The agency said the increasing infestation of the invasive aquatic plant, which continues to threaten navigation, fishing, and environmental sustainability, is largely [...]

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NIWA Commences Massive Clearance of Water Hyacinth on Lagos Waterways

Temitope Nlewemchi — Sat, 25 Oct 2025 19:37:39 +0000

The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has begun an extensive operation to clear water hyacinth from major waterways in Lagos State, in a move aimed at improving water transportation, boosting economic activities, and ensuring navigational safety across the state’s inland waterways.The clearance exercise, which began over the weekend, targets the removal of the invasive aquatic [...]

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