Tag: Niger Delta militants
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NIMASA debunks piracy reports
Announcement comes the day after six Filipino crew are kidnapped off Nigeria. MARITIME SECURITY: Fast Intervention Vessels, Helicopters will Help – NIMASA …Dakuku Debunks Reports on Piracy The Director General […]
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Nigeria spends on anti-piracy
Nigeria to buy patrol aircraft and helicopters in piracy fight. Maritime security: FG approves $186m to combat piracy By Tola Adenubi The Federal Government has approved $186 million as part […]
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New patrols boats for Delta
Oil theft, armed robbery still rife in creeks. Nigerian Navy takes delivery of eight riverine patrol boats Written by Oscar Nkala The Nigerian Navy has taken delivery of eight new […]
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Nigeria versus the pirates
Bold pledge from President. Buhari pledges to rid Nigerian waters of pirates Oladeinde Olawoyin President Muhammadu Buhari has reiterated the commitment of the Nigerian government to rid the nation’s waters […]
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Government fast tracks bill against sea pirates, illegal trade
Nigeria pushes for legislation at last. Government fast tracks bill against sea pirates, illegal trade By Sulaimon Salau Determined to ensure optimum safety, the Federal Government is concluding plans to […]
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Piracy worries Nigerian Navy
Eight crew kidnapped this week off Nigeria. Piracy in Africa worries Nigeria Navy By Taiye Elebiyo-Edeni The Nigeria Navy has called for regional and inter-regional collaboration among West and Central […]
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Securing Nigeria’s Maritime Domain
Securing Nigeria’s Maritime Domain In a bid to secure the nation’s maritime domain, the Nigerian Navy recently participated in the seventh Operation Obangame Express held in the Gulf of Guinea, writes […]
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Gulf of Guinea Maritime Security
Gulf of Guinea Maritime Security in 2016 By Dirk Steffen 2016 witnessed a marked increase in maritime security incidents over the previous year, irrespective of the counting standards. Denmark-based Risk […]
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Nigeria pushes for pipeline
Militants have been quiet, but security a concern for Shell. Niger Delta attacks: Nigeria urges Shell to reopen pipeline Nigeria wants Royal Dutch Shell to reopen a major export pipeline […]
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Delta violence on the way?
After period of relative calm, violence could return. Niger-Delta militants to resume bombing of oil facilities – Edwin Clark A leader in the troubled Niger-Delta region, Chief E.K. Clark has […]
