By Phil Amaechi Apapa, Lagos, occupies a strategic position in Nigeria’s maritime economy. Home to major seaports, shipping facilities and busy waterways, the area serves as a critical gateway for international trade. But the constant movement of vessels, cargoes and people also presents security challenges that require sustained surveillance and effective law enforcement.
Navy: Quick Impact Projects to Strengthen Community Support for Security Operations
The Nigerian Navy has said its Quick Impact Projects are designed to strengthen civil-military relations, build trust with host communities and improve intelligence gathering to combat criminal activities, particularly in the maritime environment.
Navy Commissions Dental, HIV Care Centres in Ikate-Elegushi
The Nigerian Navy has commissioned a dental clinic and Heart-to-Heart Centre in Ikate-Elegushi, Lagos, as part of efforts to expand access to specialised healthcare services and strengthen civil-military relations.
Navy Intercepts Three Stowaways Hiding in Ship’s Propeller Compartment
An attempt by three men to embark on an unauthorised sea journey took a dangerous turn after they were discovered hiding inside the propeller compartment of a merchant vessel sailing out of Lagos.
Navy moves to cripple illegal refining networks in Rivers
The Nigerian Navy has intensified its campaign against illegal oil refining in Rivers State, disabling infrastructure at an abandoned refining site and foiling an attempt by suspected operators to restart illicit activities in Abua/Odual Local Government Area.
Army Chief: Effective Data Management Critical to Nigerian Army Transformation
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has described effective data management and record-keeping as a strategic capability essential to informed decision-making, operational effectiveness and accountability in the Nigerian Army.
Navy rescues 22 victims of sea robbery, recovers hijacked boat in Akwa Ibom
The Nigerian Navy has rescued 22 passengers following the hijacking of a wooden passenger boat along the Calabar–Oron–Ibaka waterway in Akwa Ibom State and recovered the vessel from suspected sea robbers.
Nigerian Navy provides solar-powered water facilities for Surulere communities
Residents of Ward F2 in Surulere, Lagos, have gained access to improved clean water supply following the commissioning of a Nigerian Navy-funded water project in Aralile, Hogan Bassey and Oyerokun communities.
LSSTF donates ballistic helmets, bulletproof vests, raincoats Navy
LAGOS — The Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF) has donated 50 ballistic helmets, 50 bulletproof vests and 100 raincoats to the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Beecroft to strengthen the operational readiness of security personnel in Lagos.
Navy hands over rescued human trafficking victims to NAPTIP
The Nigerian Navy has handed over two victims of human trafficking rescued during a recent anti-trafficking operation to the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) for rehabilitation, protection and further investigation.