The Nigerian government has pledged sustained financial and strategic support to the Nigerian Navy, recognizing its critical role in securing maritime resources and enabling the national “blue economy.” This commitment, aimed at enhancing technology, equipment, and inter-agency collaboration, follows acknowledged successes in reducing piracy and oil theft in the Gulf of Guinea. The government’s assurance underscores a strategic priority to transform maritime security into a direct driver of economic development and national prosperity.Continue Reading

By Aluta News April 17, 2022 Operatives of Nigerian Navy’s “Operation Dakatar Da Barawo’’ (OPDDB) have seized several ships and wooden boats engaged in crude oil theft. They also arrested their crew members, seized facilities and arrested illegal crude oil refiners. Director of Information, Naval Headquarters, Commodore Adedotun Ayo-Vaughan, madeContinue Reading