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Nigerian Navy Burns Confiscated Oil Vessel MV Cecilia

The Nigerian Navy has reportedly burned an oil vessel dubbed “MV Cecilia”.
31st August 2023/by Joint Operations Centre

Nigeria Creates New Maritime Ministry

Nigeria has established a new standalone maritime ministry.
22nd August 2023/by Joint Operations Centre

Nigeria: A Dynamic and Evolving Risk Environment – Are we seeing a resurgence of Piracy in the Gulf of Guinea?

Arete analysts have noted an increase in criminal activity in the maritime environment in the last five weeks.
17th August 2023/by Joint Operations Centre

A New President, Possible Security Solutions

In this latest Deep Dive we shall analyse the potential solutions to Nigeria's security problems.
28th July 2023/by Joint Operations Centre

A New President, A New Security Paradigm…..Or Just More Of The Same?

Review of potential developments in the security environment following the inauguration of Nigeria's new president.
12th July 2023/by Joint Operations Centre

Chinese Navy strengthens bilateral relationships with Nigeria

Chinese Navy strengthens bilateral relationships with Nigeria in historic visit.
4th July 2023/by Joint Operations Centre

Ghana’s Navy receives Marine Protector Boats from US

The Ghanaian Navy received two former US Coast Guard Marine Protector patrol boats supplied by the United States.
30th June 2023/by Joint Operations Centre

Maritime Threats in the Gulf of Guinea – An Update

This report examines recent developments in the maritime operating environment in the Gulf of Guinea.
2nd June 2023/by Joint Operations Centre

Africa’s Biggest Refinery Launched in Nigeria

On Monday, May 22, 2023, Africa's biggest oil refinery was launched in Nigeria.
30th May 2023/by Joint Operations Centre

Nigerian FG Commissions New Assets to Ramp up Maritime Security

On Sunday, May 21, 2023, the Nigerian Federal Government commissioned 14 enforcement and security boats.
22nd May 2023/by Joint Operations Centre

US Consular Team Attacked in Anambra Update 1 – Further Details and Analysis

Additional details have been made public regarding the attack on a US diplomatic convoy on Tuesday, 16 May 2023 in Anambra State, including arrests being made. Here we detail these updates and give further analysis.
18th May 2023/by Joint Operations Centre

US Consular Team Attacked in Anambra, Four Dead – An Initial Analysis

A US consular team travelling in Anambra State was attacked and 4 personnel were killed. 3 personnel were also reported abducted in the attack.
17th May 2023/by Joint Operations Centre

Nigerian Navy to set up Maritime Taskforce

Nigerian Navy disclosed plans by Nigeria to set up a Maritime Task Force.
16th May 2023/by Joint Operations Centre

Turkish National Abducted in Abuja

Turkish National Abducted in Abuja on the 3rd of May
9th May 2023/by Joint Operations Centre

The Indigenous People of Biafra – The Southeast’s Own Terrorist Group

IPOB is a separatist movement comprising of numerous factions and associated groups. Read more about them.
28th April 2023/by Joint Operations Centre

TERRORISM IN NIGERIA

The impact of terrorism in Nigeria is examined in this deep dive.
5th April 2023/by Joint Operations Centre

Pirates kidnap Danish vessel’s crew in Gulf of Guinea

A Danish ship - the Monjasa Reformer, was boarded by pirates on March 25.
3rd April 2023/by Joint Operations Centre

First Maritime Green Corridor to launch in Africa?

Maritime green corridor to be launched for the first time in Africa.
27th March 2023/by Joint Operations Centre

U.S. military conducts first maritime training for West African troops

On Saturday March 11, the U.S. military conducted its first maritime drills with West African troops. 
23rd March 2023/by Joint Operations Centre