Nigerian Navy
Coverage of Nigerian Navy in the Nexus archive.
- Navy dismantles militants’ hideout in Cross River’s coastal settlement
The Nigerian Navy's NNS VICTORY patrol gunboats stormed a coastal settlement in Cross River, cordoned the area, and searched huts where militants were believed to be hiding. The operation aimed to dismantle a militants' hideout based on intelligence reports.
- Navy arrests vessel with 650 metric tonnes of stolen crude
The Nigerian Navy arrested a vessel flying the flag of Sao Tomé and Principe carrying 650 metric tonnes of stolen crude oil. The ship, with 12 crew members, was seized on 23 July within Nigerian waters.
- Navy awards TOTE $2.2 billion to manage Medium Landing Ships project
The Navy awarded TOTE Services LLC a $2.2 billion contract to manage the Medium Landing Ships (LSMs) project, which aims to build up to eight vessels for the Marine Corps. The ships, designed for Indo-Pacific operations, will be constructed by Bollinger Shipyards and Fincantieri Marinette Marine, with the first delivery expected in 2029. The project is part of President Donald Trump’s 'Golden Fleet' initiative to modernize the Navy.
- Navy intercepts 22,870 litres of illegal diesel in Rivers
The Nigerian Navy intercepted 22,870 liters of illegal diesel in Rivers State using Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) SOROH deployed to the Orashi Forest area of Okolomade Community in Abua/Odual Local Government Area. The operation was reported by Premium Times Nigeria.