
The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA), SIFAX Logistics, and Dangote Transport are among major stakeholders that have confirmed participation in the upcoming 2026 TCAN Summit, according to ThisDay Live. The event is expected to bring together key players from Nigeria's transport and logistics sector, including inland waterways operators, to discuss industry issues, though further details on the summit's agenda and schedule were not provided in the report.
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