Tag: #MaritimeSecurity
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NIGERIAN NAVY EYES PARTNERSHIPS TO BOOST LOCAL SHIPBUILDING
Vice Adm. Idi Abbas says collaboration with tech and defence firms will strengthen Nigeria’s naval capacity and homegrown shipbuilding. The Nigerian Navy is seeking partnerships with local and international firms to expand indigenous shipbuilding and enhance naval operations, the Chief of Naval Staff, Idi Abbas, announced during a meeting with Amadou Thiam of ASELSAN Nigeria…
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NDLEA WINS GLOBAL PRAISE FOR MARITIME DRUG FIGHT
Nigeria’s NDLEA has earned international recognition for its maritime drug enforcement efforts, after its officers participated in the North Sea and Channel Maritime Information Group meeting in the United Kingdom. The agency, represented as the only African country at the conference, showcased its growing operational capacity, professionalism, and strategic relevance in global counter-narcotics efforts, according…
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IRAN: NON-HOSTILE SHIPS ALLOWED SAFE PASSAGE THROUGH STRAIT OF HORMUZ
Amid rising regional tensions, Iran says commercial shipping can continue—so long as vessels follow security rules and avoid hostile activity. The Iranian foreign ministry has clarified that non-hostile vessels are allowed safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, under specific conditions. According to a statement circulated via the International Maritime Organization, ships from countries not…
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NAVY SEEKS DENMARK ALLIANCE TO SECURE GULF OF GUINEA
Nigeria is strengthening global partnerships to tackle piracy and maritime threats in one of the world’s busiest shipping corridors. The Nigerian Navy is pushing for deeper collaboration with Denmark to boost security in the Gulf of Guinea. Chief of Naval Staff, Idi Abbas, made the call during talks with Danish Ambassador Jen Hansen in Abuja,…
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NAVY CRACKS DOWN: 44,000 LITRES OF ILLEGAL FUEL SEIZED, 8 ARRESTED IN RIVERS
A major anti-oil theft operation has dealt another blow to illegal refining networks in the Niger Delta. The Nigerian Navy has intercepted about 44,000 litres of suspected illegally refined petroleum products and arrested eight suspects during an operation in Rivers State. According to Navy spokesperson, Abiodun Folorunsho, the operation was carried out under Operation DELTA…
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NAVY CRACKS DOWN: 44,000 LITRES OF ILLEGAL FUEL SEIZED, 8 ARRESTED IN RIVERS
Major anti-oil theft operation hits illegal refiners as Navy tightens grip on maritime crime. The Nigerian Navy has intercepted about 44,000 litres of suspected illegally refined petroleum products and arrested eight suspects in Rivers State during a targeted operation. According to Commodore Abiodun Folorunsho, the raid—carried out under Operation DELTA SENTINEL by NNS PATHFINDER—took place…
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DEFENCE MINISTRY PROMISES STRONGER NAVY SUPPORT, URGES CIVIL-MILITARY UNITY
Ministry pledges closer cooperation to boost Nigeria’s maritime security. The Ministry of Defence has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the operational capacity of the Nigerian Navy through enhanced support, readiness, and civil-military collaboration. Speaking during a visit to the Naval Headquarters, Permanent Secretary Richard Pheelangwah praised naval personnel for their professionalism and emphasized the importance…
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NAVY BACKS ENFORCEMENT OF EQUIPMENT LEASING ACT
Nigeria’s maritime sector may soon see stronger regulation as the Nigerian Navy throws its weight behind efforts to enforce the Equipment Leasing Act. The Nigerian Navy has pledged full support for the Equipment Leasing Registration Authority (ELRA) to ensure proper registration and monitoring of leased assets across the country. The assurance came from the Chief…
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OIL TENSIONS COULD PUSH NIGERIA INFLATION HIGHER, SAYS SEREC
Nigeria could see inflation rise 3–5% amid the escalating U.S.-Iran conflict, warns the Sea and Empowerment Research Centre (SEREC). Eugene Nweke, SEREC’s Head of Research, said disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz—the key route for one-fifth of global crude—could spike oil prices, shipping costs, and insurance premiums worldwide. While Nigeria might gain short-term oil revenue,…
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ECOWAS NAVAL CHIEFS UNITE TO TACKLE PIRACY, TERROR IN GULF OF GUINEA
West African naval leaders are stepping up joint operations, with Nigeria taking the lead to secure the Gulf of Guinea from piracy, terrorism, and organised crime. Naval chiefs from ECOWAS member states have agreed to strengthen their joint maritime security efforts to counter rising threats across the Gulf of Guinea, including piracy, terrorism, drug trafficking,…
