Tag: #MaritimeSecurity
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TINUBU BACKS MARITIME SECTOR EXPANSION, TARGETS WEST AFRICA CARGO HUB STATUS
President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to expanding Nigeria’s maritime sector and positioning the country as a major cargo hub for West and Central Africa. Tinubu made the commitment when he received the Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr Dayo Mobereola, at the State House in Abuja. Mobereola…
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NIGERIA, BANGLADESH DEEPEN MARITIME SECURITY COOPERATION
Nigeria and Bangladesh are moving to strengthen bilateral defence and maritime security cooperation, with both countries exploring practical areas of collaboration to improve naval capacity and address emerging maritime threats. The Bangladesh High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mr Mainul Kabir, reaffirmed his country’s commitment during a high-level meeting with the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Adm.…
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NAVY RESCUES 22 PASSENGERS AFTER BOAT HIJACK IN AKWA IBOM
The Nigerian Navy has rescued and accounted for 22 passengers following the hijack of a wooden passenger boat along the Calabar–Oron–Ibaka waterway in Akwa Ibom State. The Director of Naval Information, Capt. Abiodun Folorunsho, said personnel of the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Ibaka, working with Operation Delta Safe Sector 4 and the Marine Police, launched…
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NAVY STRIKES HARD IN CALABAR: BOATS, ENGINES SEIZED AS MILITANTS FLEE
The Nigerian Navy has intensified its crackdown on militants and kidnappers in Cross River State, seizing boats and outboard engines in fresh operations across Calabar waterways. At Dayspring Island, troops—building on earlier raids—uncovered 10 hidden outboard engines stashed in bushes and buildings linked to suspected militants. In another push near Akpamfi creek, security forces advanced…
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SEA PIRATES FOILED: POLICE, EFCC RESCUE ABDUCTED PASSENGERS
Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force and Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have rescued 14 passengers abducted by sea pirates along the Calabar–Oron waterways. Police spokesperson Timfon John said the breakthrough came after intelligence-led operations and sustained pressure on criminal groups operating in the maritime corridor. All victims were rescued unharmed and are currently receiving…
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NIGERIA, SOUTH AFRICA NAVIES HOLD FIRST-EVER STAFF TALKS TO BOOST MARITIME SECURITY
Two of Africa’s leading naval forces are teaming up to tackle piracy and strengthen security at sea. The Nigerian Navy and South African Navy have concluded their maiden Naval Staff Talks, aimed at deepening cooperation and enhancing maritime security across the continent. The talks, held from April 12 to 18 at Naval Base Simon’s Town…
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OIL THIEVES ON THE RUN: NAVY STRIKES ₦1BN+ CRUDE THEFT NETWORK IN RIVERS
From illegal refineries in the creeks to hidden oil pits, the Navy is turning up the heat on crude oil thieves in Rivers State. The Nigerian Navy has intensified its offensive against oil theft, shutting down illegal refining sites and recovering over 1.2 million litres of stolen petroleum products in Rivers State. According to Navy…
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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…
