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Proposed Gulf of Guinea Pipeline – Challenges and Opportunities

The Nigeria-Equatorial Guinea gas pipeline agreement offers economic and social development opportunities, but does it risk exacerbating Niger Delta grievances over resource control, displacement, and exclusion from benefits?
23rd August 2024/by Joint Operations Centre

Elevated Threat of Terrorist Attacks in Nigeria

The current trend in the northeast of Nigeria of suicide bombings by terrorists raises concerns.
17th July 2024/by Joint Operations Centre

Russian/Chinese Expansion in Africa

A close look at the expansion of Chinese and Russian interests in Africa
4th June 2024/by Joint Operations Centre

A tale of two coups?

Coups in Africa; the latest updates and analysis
31st May 2024/by Joint Operations Centre

School Kidnapping in Nigeria – An Analysis

On it's 10 year anniversary, we look into what has continued to be an ever present threat in certain parts of the country.
8th May 2024/by Joint Operations Centre

Red Sea Crisis and Impact on Shipping

As the Red Sea Crisis continues, we consider the impact on shipping.
19th February 2024/by Joint Operations Centre

Four Nigerian Troops Killed by Suspected Pirates

4 Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCD) troops were killed by suspected pirates.
14th November 2023/by Joint Operations Centre

Nigeria Welcomes 24 Maritime Nations to Lagos

The gathering of 24 littoral African countries in Lagos began on November 6 and will end on November 9.
8th November 2023/by Joint Operations Centre

Germany Eyes Nigerian Natural Gas

German Chancellor, Olaf Schulz, visited Abuja on Sunday, 29 October 2023.
1st November 2023/by Joint Operations Centre

Nigerian Navy Burns Confiscated Oil Vessel MV Cecilia

The Nigerian Navy has reportedly burned an oil vessel dubbed “MV Cecilia”.
31st August 2023/by Joint Operations Centre

Nigeria Creates New Maritime Ministry

Nigeria has established a new standalone maritime ministry.
22nd August 2023/by Joint Operations Centre

Nigeria – A Resurgence of Piracy in the Gulf of Guinea?

Arete analysts have noted an increase in criminal activity in the maritime environment in the last five weeks.
17th August 2023/by Joint Operations Centre

Nigeria’s New President, Possible Security Solutions

In this latest Deep Dive we shall analyse the potential solutions to Nigeria's security problems.
28th July 2023/by Joint Operations Centre

A New President, A New Security Paradigm…..Or Just More Of The Same?

Review of potential developments in the security environment following the inauguration of Nigeria's new president.
12th July 2023/by Joint Operations Centre

Chinese Navy strengthens bilateral relationships with Nigeria

Chinese Navy strengthens bilateral relationships with Nigeria in historic visit.
4th July 2023/by Joint Operations Centre

Ghana’s Navy receives Marine Protector Boats from US

The Ghanaian Navy received two former US Coast Guard Marine Protector patrol boats supplied by the United States.
30th June 2023/by Joint Operations Centre

Maritime Threats in the Gulf of Guinea

This report examines recent developments in the maritime operating environment in the Gulf of Guinea.
2nd June 2023/by Joint Operations Centre

Africa’s Biggest Refinery Launched in Nigeria

On Monday, May 22, 2023, Africa's biggest oil refinery was launched in Nigeria.
30th May 2023/by Joint Operations Centre

Nigerian FG Commissions New Assets to Ramp up Maritime Security

On Sunday, May 21, 2023, the Nigerian Federal Government commissioned 14 enforcement and security boats.
22nd May 2023/by Joint Operations Centre