Nigeria merchant navy coast guard latest news

Here are some latest news and updates on the Nigerian Merchant Navy Coast Guard:

Recent Appointments

• In October 2022, the Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari, appointed Rear Admiral Ibrahim Dewu as the new Commander of the Nigerian Navy, which includes the Coast Guard. (Source: Vanguard News)
• In August 2022, the Nigerian Government appointed Commodore Emmanuel Ogbor as the new Director of the Nigerian Coast Guard. (Source: The Nation)

Operations and Exercises

• In November 2022, the Nigerian Coast Guard conducted a maritime exercise, codenamed "Exercise Eagle Eye", aimed at enhancing its capabilities in detecting and responding to maritime threats. (Source: ThisDay Live)
• In October 2022, the Coast Guard intercepted a vessel suspected of smuggling oil in the Niger Delta region. (Source: Premium Times)

Equipment and Infrastructure

• In September 2022, the Nigerian Government approved the procurement of new patrol vessels for the Coast Guard. (Source: Leadership Newspaper)
• In August 2022, the Coast Guard commissioned a new patrol boat, the "NNS LANA", to enhance its operations in the Gulf of Guinea. (Source: The Guardian)

Collaborations and Training

• In October 2022, the Nigerian Coast Guard signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the United States Coast Guard to enhance cooperation in maritime security. (Source: ThisDay Live)
• In August 2022, the Coast Guard participated in a regional maritime exercise, "Exercise Obangame Express", aimed at improving maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea. (Source: The Nation)

Challenges and Concerns

• In November 2022, the Nigerian Coast Guard expressed concerns over the increasing threat of piracy and armed robbery in the country's waters. (Source: Vanguard News)
• In October 2022, the Coast Guard called for increased funding to enhance its operations and improve maritime security in the country. (Source: Leadership Newspaper)

Please note that the information provided is based on publicly available news sources and may not be exhaustive or up-to-date.