West Africa
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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’s piracy laws
Nigeria has no robust piracy legislation. Senate proposes death penalty for sea piracy Posted By: Onyedi Ojiabor A bill seeking death penalty for anybody that caused death during sea piracy […]
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Ivory Coast drops alert
Obangame Express prompted increase in security. Ivory Coast rescinds port security measures, attack threat unfounded Ivory Coast rescinded an order on Sunday to increase security at its two main ports […]
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NIMASA partners up to fight piracy
The usual monthly statement… NIMASA partners Navy, Air Force to fight oil theft, piracy Posted By: Oluwakemi Dauda To fight oil thieves and pirates on our territorial waters, the Nigerian […]
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Pirates free hostages
Crew were kidnapped by pirates off Nigeria. Pirates release Russian expatriates kidnapped in Niger Delta Russian news agencies reported on Sunday that seven Russian sailors and one Ukrainian captured by […]
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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 […]
