The Vice Chairman of Tantita Security Services Limited, the firm spearheaded by Government Ekpemupolo (popularly known as Tompolo), has engaged a high-profile United States lobbying firm to strengthen diplomatic and strategic relations between Nigeria and the U.S. The contract, valued at $720,000, was formalized in early February 2026. This move is intended to facilitate higher-level […]
Nigeria has officially overtaken Egypt and South Africa to claim the title of Africa’s strongest naval fleet, according to the 2026 Global Firepower (GFP) report released on February 3, 2026. The analytical review, which evaluates the conventional war-fighting capabilities of 145 modern armed forces, ranks the Nigerian Navy 22nd globally, a position that reflects nearly […]
The European Union has unveiled a €12 million regional programme designed to improve safety, security and operational efficiency across major sea ports in West and Central Africa. The initiative, known as SCOPE Africa – Securing Corridors, Ports and Exchanges in Western and Central Africa – was launched in Lomé, Togo, and will run for four […]
*Calls for prudent management of resources, accountability Joy Joseph President Muhammadu Buhari has called for the prudent management of resources, innovativeness and accountability in advancing maritime security in the country. Buhari gave the call on Thursday, at the Naval Dockyard Limited, Victoria Island, Lagos, while commissioning seven ships, boats and an AugustaWestland (AW) helicopter into […]