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The Central Naval Command on TUESDAY 2 December 2025 flagged off Exercise EBI‑TORU, (Sea Protection) in Ijaw  a large‑scale inter‑agency maritime security exercise aimed at sharpening Nigeria’s response to piracy, crude oil theft, smuggling, and other threats within the nation’s maritime domain. ‎ ‎ In his address at the flag‑off ceremony, the Flag Officer Commanding Central Naval Command Rear Admiral Suleiman Ibrahim underscored the economic imperative of securing Nigeria’s waters, noting that the maritime sector handles the bulk of the country’s trillion Naira international trade. ‎ ‎“The maritime domain remains the lifeblood of our economy,” he stated. “Yet, we face evolving threats including illegal fishing, armed trafficking, drug smuggling, and sea robbery. Exercises like EBI‑TORU allow us to identify gaps, close vulnerabilities, and validate our operational readiness.” ‎ ‎ The drill  involved ships, Helicopter, Gunbooats and personnel from the Nigerian Navy alongsi...

The Congress of Nigerian Maritime Media Practitioners (CONMMEP) has congratulated the Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, His Excellency Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, CON, on Nigeria’s historic election into Category C of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council for the 2026–2027 biennium. ‎ ‎This remarkable victory, recorded on Friday, 28th November 2025, marks Nigeria’s triumphant return to the IMO Council after 14 years, signaling a renewed global confidence in the nation’s maritime sector and a resounding affirmation of its strategic re-emergence under the Tinubu administration. ‎ ‎CONMMEP commended Dr. Oyetola for his visionary leadership, diplomatic dexterity and unwavering commitment, which steered Nigeria’s robust campaign across continents. His over twelve months of sustained engagements, targeted diplomacy and consistent advocacy were pivotal to this achievement that now restores Nigeria to its rightful place among leading maritime nations ‎ ‎Dr Oy...

The Kirikiri Lighter Terminal (KLT) Command of the Nigeria Customs Service on Monday, 1st December 2025, held a colourful and well-attended send forth ceremony in honour of Assistant Comptroller General of Customs, E J Edelduok, following her recent appointment into the management team of the Service. ‎ ‎The event, according to a Press Release issued by the command's Public Relations Officer,  Chief Superintendent of Customs     CSC VU Ogagbo r, took place at the Command Headquarters in Kirikiri drew dignitaries including senior Customs officers, representatives of sister agencies, key stakeholders in the maritime industry, as well as friends and well-wishers who gathered to celebrate a transformational leader. ‎ ‎In her welcome remarks, Deputy Comptroller Adedokun described the celebrant as a disciplined administrator, a thorough professional and a leader who leaves behind a legacy of improved operational efficiency and strengthened stakeholder collaboration wit...