The Managing Director of Parts Central Limited, Henry Olaoluwa Onifade, has said Nigeria can convert the growing volume of plastic waste, water hyacinth and other marine litter clogging its waterways into economic wealth through recycling, biofuels and other value-added processes. According to Tribune Online, Onifade made the remarks in Lagos during activities marking his birthday, where he also provided updates on the company's operations.

The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) in Nigeria has launched a comprehensive clean-up program to address pollution in inland waterways, improve navigational safety, and stimulate investment in the blue economy. Parts Central Limited has been tasked with driving this initiative, which aims to unlock the economic potential of the country's waterways.

The Nigerian Navy said it disrupted two illegal refining sites in Egbema-Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State and recovered about 33,000 litres of products suspected to be illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil. The operation was conducted on September 6, 2026 by Nigerian Navy Ship PATHFINDER, according to a statement. The blurb did not mention arrests, casualties, or the sites’ operators.

The Cross River State Government has launched a major clean-up exercise in Calabar, the state capital, aimed at protecting the environment and restoring order. According to The Tide, the operation was led by the Commissioner for Environment, Bassey Offiong Mensah, at Atimbo Roundabout and the Airport Field, where traders occupying pedestrian walkways with tables and kiosks were directed to relocate.

Punch's evening recap reports that Nigeria's Federal Government plans to provide qualified indigenous shipowners up to $25 million each through the Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund, a scheme it says could strengthen local shipping and create more than 30,000 direct and indirect jobs. The roundup also says Dangote Industries Limited has begun registration for a proposed initial public offering that would allow drivers, cooks, traders and other ordinary Nigerians to own refinery shares.

Nigeria's Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, has reaffirmed the Federal Government's commitment to expanding access to safe water and sanitation as part of efforts to build a healthier and more resilient country. According to Leadership, Utsev made the remarks while delivering a lecture titled 'Water Resources Management and Sanitation as Catalysts for Sustainable National Development,' highlighting the role of water and sanitation in public health and national development.