Calabar: The Nigerian Navy has imposed a 13-hour curfew, banning all maritime activities from 5am to 6pm on the Calabar waterways and Calabar-Oron channel to counter increasing kidnappings and crime. …
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Abuja: A maritime tragedy unfolded off South Africa’s coast. The Nigerian tugboat LEO sank in turbulent waters late on Saturday. One crew member was confirmed dead. Five remain missing. Twelve …
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Calabar: The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Adm. Idi Abbas, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Navy’s resolve to crush maritime threats and secure the nation’s waterways, declaring that recent operational gains …
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Onne (Rivers, Nigeria). The Nigerian Navy on Saturday completed the recruitment of 1,962 ratings to support ongoing joint military operations across the country. The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Adm. …
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Abuja: President Bola Tinubu has hailed Nigeria’s election to the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Council, describing it as a strong endorsement of the nation’s maritime leadership. Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo …
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Security and Defence
Oborevwori Commends Navy for Securing Oil, Gas Infrastructure
by Our Reporterby Our ReporterAsaba (Nigeria): Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has lauded the Nigerian Navy for its critical role in protecting the nation’s maritime domain and securing vital oil and gas infrastructure. …
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Business & Economy
NSC Raises Alarm over Police Disruption of Cargo Clearance, Demands Global Best Practices
The Nigerian Shippers Council (NSC) has sounded a strong warning against persistent police interference in cargo clearance processes at the nation’s seaports, describing the practice as a significant obstacle to …
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News Across the Nation
Nigerian Navy Rescues 11 from Sinking Boat, Dismantles Illegal Refineries in Delta, Rivers
Abuja: In a swift maritime response, the Nigerian Navy rescued 11 passengers from a sinking speedboat and dismantled multiple illegal crude oil refining sites across Rivers and Delta States, reinforcing …
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Lagos, Nigeria: Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, has restated the government’s unwavering commitment to transforming Nigeria’s maritime and logistics sectors into engines of sustainable growth, innovation, …
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Lagos, Nigeria: In a significant endorsement of Nigeria’s maritime security efforts, the Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has commended the country’s strides in safeguarding its territorial waters. The …
