Nigeria’s new anti-piracy law, secured an unprecedented victory on Thursday, as a High Court in Nigeria has sentenced 10 pirates involved in the 2020 hijack of a merchant vessel FV HAILUFENG II to 12 years imprisonment each with a N250,000.00 fine on each count.
Dangote seeks naval protection for refinery
Businessman and President, Chief Executive Officer of the Dangote Group of Companies, Alhaji Aliko Dangote paid a courtesy visit to the Nigerian Navy Headquarters in Abuja.
Naval SBS launches ‘deadly’ operation in Borno
Special Boat Service (SBS) personnel of the Naval Base Lake Chad (NBLC) in conjunction with personnel of 403 Special Force Amphibious Brigade and Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) have conducted a clearance/ recovery operation at Baga in Borno state. The operation was led by the Commander NBLC, Commodore Alexander Bingel.
Hydrography can boost Nigeria’s economy-Naval Chief
The Nigerian Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Awwaal Gambo has called for Nigeria to rethink towards economic diversification in Nigeria, using hydrography as an enabler.
Naval Chief commends personnel in Lake Chad base
The Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Awwal Gambo has commended Nigerian Navy personnel deployed to Naval Base Lake Chad (NBLC) in Borno State for their service and unalloyed loyalty to the nation.
Maritime Security: GOG Forum focuses on improved regional Navy cooperation
The Gulf of Guinea Maritime Collaboration Forum and Shared Awareness and De-confliction Conference (GOG-MCF/SHADE) has identified cooperation at sea between regional and international Navies as focus at its inaugural plenary.
Nigerian Navy launches new Landing Ship Tank (LST)
NIGERIAN NAVY LAUNCHES NEW WARSHIP Barely one month after the Nigerian Navy (NN) took delivery of a survey vessel, the force has launched and new vessel, a Landing Ship Tank (LST), to replace already decommissioned NNS AMBE and NNS OFFIOM.
Naval Chief harps on synergy within the Armed Forces
Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Awwal Gambo has emphasized the need for constant synergy between the Armed Forces of Nigeria in order to ensure success in various operations.
Respect and enforce military use of Social Media Policy-CDS
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Lucky Irabor has called on officers of the Nigerian military to respect and enforce the AFN Use of Social Media Policy.
Navy cancels 65th anniversary in honour of Army Chief
The Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Awwal Gambo, has directed the cancellation of events slated for marking the 65th anniversary of the Nigerian Navy.