navy
9 Jan
The Nigerian Navy, NNS Jubilee, Ikot Abasi Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom, says it has intercepted boat laden with 100,000 litres of crude oil in the state. The Commander of NNS Jubilee, Commodore Martins Fakrogha, stated this while interacting with newsmen at Ibaka in Mbo Local Government Area on Thursday. He explained that the boat…
9 Jan
Nigeria’s vast maritime industry, long neglected, has the potential to generate an estimated N7 trillion annually, presenting a significant opportunity for economic growth, according to the Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla. Speaking at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) during a Defence Week Course for Course 46 participants,…
30 Dec
The Federal Government has announced plans to collaborate with the Nigerian Navy to achieve its target of 3 million barrels per day (bpd)
26 Dec
The Nigerian Navy, Forward Operating Base (FOB), Igbokoda, has intercepted a boat laden with about 100,000 litres of stolen crude oil at the Idiogba-Mahin coastline in Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo. Capt. Aliyu Usman, the Commanding Officer of the base made this known to journalists on Thursday during an assessment visit to the site.…
20 Dec
The Navy Board on Thursday, December 19, 2024 approved the promotion of 146 senior officers to various ranks in the Nigerian Navy. Former spokesman of the navy, Commodore Suleiman Dahun has been elevate to Rear Admiral rank (2-Star General). A breakdown of the promotions released showed that 24 Commodores were promoted to…
13 Dec
The Nigerian Navy has graduated another set of senior officers and ratings in logistics and hospitality management in a combined graduation ceremony at the Navy Logistics College, Dawakin-Tofa, Kano. About 14 senior officers completed their professional program in Long Logistics Management Course (LLMC) 04 in Logistics and Procurement Management. In addition, the 14…
11 Dec
The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla, has promised to continue addressing issues of inadequate accommodation in the Navy to boost the morale of officers. The naval boss stated that the Navy is facing challenges with accommodation, which has resulted in some officers living outside the barracks. Ogalla, however, noted that the…
8 Dec
The Nigerian Navy has deployed 15 warships and three helicopters for this year's Chief of Naval Staff sea exercise aimed at curbing maritime threats and improving security in the Gulf of Guinea. The Guardian gathered that the exercise will showcase the navy’s ability to protect the maritime environment for national economic prosperity as well as…
6 Dec
The Nigerian Institution of Marine Engineers and Naval Architects (NIMENA) is set to hold its Annual Conference/AGM in Port Harcourt, Rivers State next week. With the theme, "Advancing National Maritime Regulations for Shared Prosperity" the 2024 edition tagged MARSPER 2024 is the 13th in the series. Topics, including Innovative Approaches to Maritime Safety Compliance, the…
6 Dec
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5 Dec
In a bid to ensure the well-being of the citizenry, the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Pathfinder has provided free healthcare services to residents of Opobon Koro and Rumulomini communities in Rivers State. The medical outreach programme aligns with the Navy's Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) to the people of Rivers State. The Navy offered a variety…
3 Dec
The Nigerian Navy has expressed optimism of ensuring the the 2 million bpd production before the end of the year. The Commander of the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Pathfinder, Commodore Cajethan Aniaku Gabe the assurance during the command's fourth quarterly route march in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. He reiterated Navy's commitment towards intensifying the fight…
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