Exercise Obangame Express 2026 (OE26), sponsored by United States Africa Command and conducted by the United States Sixth Fleet, has commenced in Cameroon with an opening ceremony held on April 23.
Nigerian Navy rescues three stowaways aboard merchant vessel off Lagos Coast
The Nigerian Navy has intercepted and rescued three suspected stowaways aboard a merchant vessel, MSC STELLA, off the Lagos Fairway Buoy, in a continued effort to strengthen maritime security and Search and Rescue (SAR) operations.
Nigeria, South Africa Navies Deepen Maritime Cooperation
The Nigerian Navy and the South African Navy have concluded high-level talks aimed at establishing a comprehensive framework for enhanced naval cooperation, as both countries move to strengthen efforts to safeguard their maritime interests and promote security across the African continent.
IMION: Executive Programme Outcomes Can Shape Nigeria’s Maritime Future
The International Maritime Institute of Nigeria has said that ideas and decisions emerging from its executive programmes have the potential to shape Nigeria’s maritime future for generations.
Navy impounds two vessels, seizes 939 metric tons of suspected stolen crude Worth N4bn
The Nigerian Navy has arrested two vessels, MT Mkpodu and MT Westaf AF, loaded with over 939 metric tons of suspected stolen crude oil valued at more than N4 billion.
Navy shows strength, discipline in 2026 route march in Lagos
No fewer than 800 officers and men of the Nigerian Navy on Saturday participated in a first-quarter route march in Lagos, aimed at enhancing operational readiness and assessing troops’ ability to effectively discharge their duties.
CNS reaffirms stakeholder synergy in securing Nigeria’s maritime domain
Abuja, Nigeria – The Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, has reiterated the importance of sustained collaboration with stakeholders in safeguarding Nigeria’s maritime environment.
M’East Crisis: Nigeria, Spain boost maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea
Lagos, Nigeria – Amid rising tensions in the Middle East and shifting global shipping routes, the Nigerian Navy and Spanish Navy have intensified collaboration to strengthen maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea.
Navy operations force kidnappers to abandon v ictim in Rivers
Intensified security operations by the Nigerian Navy have led to the rescue of a kidnapped victim, Mr. Benedict Eze, in Bonny Local Government Area of Rivers State.
Navy intercepts three Ghanaian stowaways in Lagos, hands them over to immigration
By Mary Imokhe, Lagos Three Ghanaian nationals attempting to migrate illegally to Europe through maritime routes have been intercepted in Lagos and handed over to the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) by the Nigerian Navy.