News

Nigeria Chooses – A Snapshot of the Federal Elections to Date

A snapshot of the Nigerian Federal Elections to Date
3rd March 2023/by Joint Operations Centre

Maritime 2022 Review (3) – Security ramps up in GoG

Security has ramped up in the Gulf of Guinea. This article shows some examples of how.
24th February 2023/by Joint Operations Centre

Nigeria’s New Banknote Crisis – A Case Study in Self-Harm or a Shrewd Step towards Modernising the Economy

A deep dive into Nigeria’s new banknote crisis.
21st February 2023/by Joint Operations Centre

Maritime 2022 Review (2) – Nigeria’s Pirates Switch from Kidnapping Seafarers to Stealing Oil

Evidence suggests that criminal networks have now switched back to oil bunkering.
20th February 2023/by Joint Operations Centre

Maritime 2022 Review (1) – Illegal, Unlicensed and Unregulated Fishing

A report was published that identified a global trend of the deliberate disabling of AIS systems.
16th February 2023/by Joint Operations Centre

Exercise Obangame: US Sixth Fleet commander visits Lagos

Obangame Express (OE23), the largest multinational maritime exercise in Western and Central Africa.
31st January 2023/by Joint Operations Centre

Cameroon Signs Maritime Security Law

Cameroon has signed a law on the suppression of piracy and general safety of maritime navigation.
10th January 2023/by Joint Operations Centre

Maritime Alert: Crude tanker fired on in Gulf of Guinea

Vessels have been put on high alert in the Gulf of Guinea after pirates fired on a crude tanker.
22nd December 2022/by Joint Operations Centre

Denmark finds Nigerian guilty in piracy case

A Danish court has found a Nigerian man guilty of endangering the lives of Danish military personnel.
15th December 2022/by Joint Operations Centre

Crude Oil Theft, Pipeline Security Contracts, Piracy and Elections – A Perfect Storm of Drivers of Instability

The Nigerian economy is currently under intense strain. This article looks at the factors driving this instability and the affect on security in the region.
5th December 2022/by Joint Operations Centre

Nigerian Floods 2022 – Security and Stability Implications

What is the impact of flooding on Nigeria's stability and security.
24th November 2022/by Joint Operations Centre

A Review of Stability in the Niger Delta

What are the key drivers of instability in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria? This deep dive examines them.
15th September 2022/by Joint Operations Centre

Strategic Impact of the Insurgency in the North West

What is the strategic impact of the insurgency in the North West of Nigeria? This article explains
16th August 2022/by Joint Operations Centre

Japan Grants Nigeria N910m for Speed Boats

The quest to make maritime businesses in Nigeria safer continues to receive massive support.
18th July 2022/by Joint Operations Centre

Russia In Africa – A Strategic Evolution

What is the fate of Russia's presence in Africa? This deep dive examines the evolution.
11th July 2022/by Joint Operations Centre

Nigeria’s Deep Blue Project Receives New Assets

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has received new equipment.
1st July 2022/by Joint Operations Centre

Has Nigeria’s Piracy problem been solved?

International Maritime Bureau (IMB) decided to remove Nigeria from its Piracy List. What next?
29th June 2022/by Joint Operations Centre

Lagos Okada Ban: The Impact so far

The Okada ban has had a significant impact on movement within Lagos.
9th June 2022/by Joint Operations Centre

Women in Maritime: Interesting facts to know

What do you need to know about women in maritime?
18th May 2022/by Joint Operations Centre