The Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Jubilee says it has rescued two kidnap victims, and recovered stolen outboard engines during an operation along the Ibeno Waterways in Akwa Ibom.

The Police Command in Akwa Ibom says it has rescued two persons who were involved in a boat mishap along the Ibaka waterways in Mbo Local Government Area. The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, disclosed this in a statement in Uyo on Friday.

This year's theme, “From Policy to Practice: Powering Maritime Excellence,” has been selected by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) for both 2026 and 2027. For the first time, the World Maritime Day theme will run across two years, reflecting a sustained focus on turning international maritime policy into meaningful action.

Lagos will host over 500 maritime leaders from Sept. 8 to Sept.10 as LIMWEEK 2026 moves Africa’s blue economy from policy rhetoric to measurable trade, security and investment outcomes.

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) and the Nigerian Navy have renewed their strategic partnership with the endorsement of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen maritime security, enhance safety and deepen coordinated enforcement across Nigeria’s maritime domain.

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Sunday 9 August, 2026 finalised the coupling and detailed examination of a massive arms haul seized at the Tin Can Island Port Command, uncovering 399 fully assembled Jojef firearms alongside a critical assortment of supplementary rifle parts.

Cross River State Governor, Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu, has declared the state’s waterways safe for investment, reaffirming his administration’s unwavering commitment to protecting lives, property, and maritime investments while positioning Cross River as a leading destination for the blue economy.

The Honourable Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye, on Monday, 13 July 2026, received the United States Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, His Excellency Frank Garcia, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Abuja, where both sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the long-standing strategic partnership between Nigeria and the United States.

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