Tag: Niger Delta militants
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NIMASA sat system down?
Whoops… NIMASA’s satellite surveillance system down in 2017- Sources Paul Ogbuokiri Indications were rife on Friday that the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency’s (NIMASA’s) strategic satellite surveillance system have […]
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Patrol boat boost for NN
Despite NIMASA boats which could be used. Nigerian Navy Acquires Patrol Boats for Maritime Security By SULEMAN DAHUN The Nigerian Navy is in the process of taking delivery of 2 […]
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NIMASA under fire
Politicians not happy with marsec contract. Reps fault award of $195 m maritime contract to Israeli firm By Eugene Agha The House of Representatives has criticized management of the Nigeria […]
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Navy pleas for new laws
Still no anti-piracy legislation. Navy Seeks Legislation To Prosecute Arrested Criminals The Nigerian Navy has appealed to the National Assembly to initiate Laws that would enable the Navy to prosecute […]
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IMB issues report
IMB issues its annual report. IMB: Global Piracy at 22-Year Low, Somalian Dangers Rise A total of 180 incidents of piracy and armed robbery against ships were reported to the […]
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Ending Piracy in Nigerian Waters
Another year, same old problems. Ending Piracy in Nigerian Waters Recently, the International Maritime Bureau (IMB) released a report naming Nigeria as one of the hotspots for sea piracy. The […]
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NIMASA spending spree
Despite recent assurances, assets required to enforce security. NIMASA to buy new vessels to fight maritime crimes Anna Okon The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency has announced its decision […]
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JTF oil theft clampdown
Illegal refineries a constant problem. JTF launch Operation Jagunlabi to check pipeline vandalism in Lagos creeks The Joint Task Force (JTF) comprising the Nigeria Navy, Air Force and Army, on […]
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NIMASA can’t fight piracy
Ongoing maritime crime still a major problem. NIMASA Does Not Have Capacity To Fight Piracy – Mohammed By Andrew Utulu Anefi Mohammed, has called on both Transportation Minister and the […]
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Navy rescues hostages
Another group of hostages rescued. Nigerian Navy Rescues Chinese Fishermen from Pirates On Thursday, the Nigerian Navy said that it rescued four Chinese fishermen from kidnappers near Igbokoda, an inland […]