West Africa

  • Dryad assists UK Chamber of Shipping

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    Programme aired as part of London International Shipping Week. Dryad Maritime contribute expert risk analysis insight to UK Chamber of Shipping and ITN Productions programme ‘A Maritime Nation’. Dryad Maritime […]

  • IMB calls for global reporting

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    Maritime crime a global issue which requires global picture. IMB calls for global reporting mechanism to tackle piracy SAM CHAMBERS In response to global statistics showing a continual increase in […]

  • ECOWAS to raise multinational force

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    No timetable reported. ECOWAS to raise multinational force on terrorism, piracy FIDELIS SORIWEI The member countries of the Economic Community of West African States, have agreed to establish a multinational […]

  • Niger Delta tensions rise

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    Concerns former militants could return. Niger Delta: Security beefed up over militants’ regrouping Tension is heightening in the Niger Delta, as indications have emerged that some former militants in the […]

  • Gulf of Guinea: $7 billion annual piracy loss

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    Staggering figure, but no citation given. $7 billion lost to piracy annually on the Gulf of Guinea – Togolese President Togolese President, Faure Gnassingbe, who visited President Muhammadu Buhari, at […]

  • Nigerian Navy to Partner Private Investors

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    Possible thaw in relations between public and private sector. Nigerian Navy to Partner Private Investors on Security John Iwori The Nigerian Navy (NN) has reiterated its commitment to join forces […]

  • Nigeria, Togo to fight piracy, oil theft

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    Cooperation to prevent maritime crime. Nigeria, Togo to fight piracy, oil theft Posted By: Augustine Ehikioya Nigeria and Togo are collaborating to check maritime crimes, including piracy and oil theft […]

  • Experts advocate safe maritime environment

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    How many would advocate “unsafe” maritime environments? Experts advocate safe maritime environment Posted By: Precious Igbonwelundu The need for enhanced maritime security across Africa was the thrust of the second […]

  • Nigerian Customs’ deploys patrols

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    Customs boats join Nigerian Navy, Marine Police, NIMASA and Joint Task Force in policing waters. Customs deploys 11 gunboats to fight piracy, smuggling By Eugene Agha The Nigerian Custom Service […]

  • Danish Maritime Days Approaches

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    Regional Maritime Security Challenges high on agenda. Maritime Security Challenges to be Addressed During Danish Maritime Days Piracy and armed robbery against ships, corruption, and illegal trafficking are well-known maritime […]

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