Participants of the 55th Pakistan Navy Staff Course on Wednesday, 4 February 2026, paid a study visit to the Headquarters of the Western Naval Command in Apapa, Lagos, as part of efforts to strengthen professional ties and deepen maritime cooperation with the Nigerian Navy.
Nigerian Navy Air arm emerges as key force in securing Nigeria’s maritime domain
The Nigerian Navy Air Arm (NNAA) has recorded significant operational growth, transforming from a modest support unit into a modern rotary-wing combat force capable of sustained coastal and offshore surveillance operations.
FOC NAVDOC Visits NAFRC Commandant, Seeks Stronger Inter-Service Collaboration
Lagos, Jan. 20, 2026 — The Flag Officer Commanding (FOC) Naval Doctrine Command (NAVDOC), Rear Admiral Bobmanuel Kokoete Effiong, on Tuesday paid a courtesy visit to the Commandant of the Nigerian Armed Forces Resettlement Centre (NAFRC), Air Vice Marshal N.I. Ilo, at the Centre’s Headquarters in Oshodi, Lagos.
FOC Western Naval Command Visits Oba of Lagos, Seeks Stronger Civil–Military Ties
The Flag Officer Commanding (FOC) Western Naval Command Rear Admiral Abdullahi Mustapha has reemphasized the strategic importance Nigerian Navy and the commitment of the force in securing Nigeria’s coastal and inland water ways.
AANDEC Leadership Pays Courtesy Visit to Chief of Naval Staff
The President of the Alumni Association of the National Defence College (AANDEC), Rear Admiral N. P. Agholor (rtd) led executive members of the Association on a courtesy visit to the Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, at the Naval Headquarters, Abuja.
Operation DELTA SANITY transitions to OPERATION DELTA SENTINEL
After Major Gains Against Oil Theft The Nigerian Navy has officially transitioned from Operation DELTA SANITY II to a new phase codenamed Operation DELTA SENTINEL, following the recovery of stolen petroleum products valued at several billions of naira and significant operational successes in the fight against crude oil theft.
Central Naval Command Marks Armed Forces Remembrance with Special Prayers
The Central Naval Command of the Nigerian Navy on Friday, 9 January 2026, held a special Juma’at Service as part of activities to mark the 2026 Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day.
Abbas assures of interventions to enhance personnel welfare
The Chief of Naval Staff Vice Admiral Idi Abbas has assured that appropriate interventions would be initiated to address the identified issues relating to naval operations in line with his commitment to enhance personnel welfare and improving overall operational readiness.
FOC Central Naval Command charges newly promoted officers on leadership responsibilities
The Flag Officer Commanding (FOC), Central Naval Command, Rear Admiral Suleiman Ibrahim, has charged newly promoted senior officers of the Nigerian Navy to see their elevation as a call to greater responsibility, professionalism and exemplary leadership.
OPDS Commander Visits 34 Artillery Brigade to Strengthen Inter-Service Operations
The Headquarters of the 34 Artillery Brigade, Obinze, Imo State, on Tuesday, December 24, 2025, hosted the Commander of Operation Delta Safe (OPDS), Rear Admiral OBF Oladipo, on an operational visit aimed at strengthening inter-service cooperation and enhancing operational synergy.