Maritime security
17 Feb
The Commander of Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Beecroft, Commodore Paul Ponfa Nimmyel, has pledged to collaborate with journalists in the fight against maritime insecurity.
15 Jan
Nigeria has been advised to integrate canine operations into the maritime sector to safeguard ports, vessels and coastal areas against terrorism, smuggling and piracy threats.
4 Dec
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has called for a robust security framework to address emerging risks in the maritime domain amid a rapidly changing global environment.
13 Sep
There are growing concerns among local and international parties that Nigerian waters and seaports are increasingly becoming transit routes for transnational crimes such as drug smuggling and human trafficking.
5 Jun 2024
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) and the Nigerian Navy (NN) have deepened their cooperation to achieve
4 Jun 2024
The Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, has called for regional and continental cooperation to tackle maritime threats. He made the call at the just concluded 2024 International Maritime Conference as well as the Y2024 Nigerian Navy
25 May 2024
The Nigerian Navy has surpassed expectations in its efforts to enhance maritime security, combat piracy, and crack down on crude oil theft, according to Rep. Philip Agbese, the Deputy Spokesman of the House of Representatives. Under the leadership of Rear Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, the Navy has employed innovative strategies, leveraging technology, intelligence, and collaboration to…
9 Mar 2024
The House of Representatives has expressed satisfaction with the performance of Dr Bashir Jamoh, the Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA). The Deputy Spokesman of the House, Hon Philip Agbese, gave the commendation on Friday after an oversight by the Committee on NIMASA. Agbese said from all available information, Jamoh…
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