In a major crackdown on oil theft and smuggling, operatives of the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Beecroft have arrested nine suspected pipeline vandals attempting to siphon fuel around Tarkwa Bay, Lagos. The operation, which highlights the Navy’s intensified efforts to curb economic sabotage, led to the recovery of 408 drums of illegally refined fuel, three … Read more
The Nigerian Navy has recorded significant successes in its ongoing Operation DELTA SANITY II, aimed at curbing crude oil theft, illegal refining activities, and other maritime crimes in Nigeria’s waterways. The operations, conducted across multiple states, have led to the arrest of several oil thieves, the deactivation of illegal refinery sites, and the recovery of … Read more
The Nigerian Navy has intensified its crackdown on crude oil theft, uncovering large-scale illegal activities in the Niger Delta region. As part of Operation Delta Sanity II, naval personnel discovered a major illegal refining site in the Igbomotoru area of Bayelsa State on January 6, 2025. The operation yielded a significant haul of stolen crude … Read more
The Nigerian Navy’s Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Badagry, Lagos, has handed over six suspected smugglers and 126 bags of foreign parboiled rice to the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS). The suspects were intercepted on December 27 while attempting to smuggle the contraband through Akere Creek in Badagry. According to the FOB Commanding Officer, Linus Osuman, … Read more
Nigeria’s maritime sector is struggling to maintain its position as a vital economic pillar, as a combination of the ongoing forex crisis, declining imports, and soaring port charges continue to hamper its growth. The impact has been felt across the industry, with key players pointing to government policy failures and mounting operational costs as major … Read more