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 Solarisation project will promote eco-friendly practices in NNS BEECROFT – FOC     Solar power project inaugurated at the base. Lagos, May 30, 2025 The Flag Officer Commanding (FOC), Western Naval Command, Rear Adm. Micheal Oamen, says the solarisation project inaugurated at the Nigerian Navy Ship BEECROFT will help to promote eco-friendly practices in the base. Oamen said this during the inauguration of some infrastructural¢ projects at the base on Thursday. The projects include a newly constructed 36-lavatory facility, the solarisation of the base, and the groundbreaking for a 50-man ratings’ transit accommodation. According to him, this will enhance the welfare and well-being of personnel. The FOC added that the solar project would help to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and ensure reliable and renewable energy supply. The FOC laying the foundation of the rating’s transit accommodation project. The FOC said that the initiative reflected the Nigerian Navy’s driv...

  Nigerian Navy refurbishes, delivers Benin ship for relaunch Lagos, May 28, 2025 The Naval Dockyard Limited on Tuesday handed over Benin Navy Ship (BNS) COUFFO to the Beninoise Navy for relaunch, after extensive docking and repairs of the ship. The Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Adm. Emmanuel Ogalla, said that the event was a celebration of cooperation between Nigeria and the Republic of Benin in the area of maritime security and collaboration. Ogalla said this at the Re-launch of Benin Navy Ship COUFFO which held at the Naval Dockyard Limited, Victoria Island, Lagos State. He was represented by the Chief of Naval Engineering, Rear Adm. Baratuaipri Iyalla. The CNS emphasised the need to lean on each other’s strength to “achieve sustainable growth through profound connections that bind us together as a global community”. He said: “Your presence here is indicative of efforts the Nigerian Navy and the Naval Dockyard, in particular, have put towards building and nurturing strate...

  CDS urges AU-PSC on continent’s stability    L) AVM Bashiru Mamman with Brig.-Gen. Abu Conteh. Lagos, May 27, 2025 (NAN) The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Gen. Christopher Musa has called for Africa’s unity and collective voice towards ensuring continental security and development. Musa stated this on Monday at the Induction of the Military Staff Committee (MSC) of the African Union Commission (AUC) Retreat for member states held at the Naval Dockyard, Victoria Island, Lagos State. The CDS was represented by the Commander, Nigerian Armed Forces Resettlement Centre (NAFRC), Oshodi, AVM Bashiru Mamman. Reelznewzz24 reports that the MSC comprised senior military officers from the AU’s 15 member Peace and Security Council (PSC) countries. Reelz AU-PSC is the highest multilateral institution on the continent charged with the responsibilities of providing a continental approach and mechanism in addressing matters of continental peace and security. Musa said that the PSC was a...

 NOWA distributes medicine, palliatives to Lagos community Lagos, May 26, 2025 The Naval Officer’s Wives Association (NOWA) on Monday distributed medicines and palliatives to the people of Ajangbadi community in Okokomaiko, Lagos State. The Flag Officer Commanding (FOC) Western Naval Command, Rear Adm. Micheal Oamen, said that the Medical Rhapsody was organised as part of the Navy Week celebrations to commemorate the 69th anniversary of the Nigerian Navy. Oamen was represented by the Commander Medical Officer, Western Naval Command, Surgeon Capt. Victor Ikpeazu. The FOC added that the Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Adm. Emmanuel Ogalla, had graciously approved the conduct of the medical rhapsody in Ajangbadi community. “The Nigerian Navy is steadfastly committed to service, not just in protecting our territorial waters, but also in preserving the health and wellbeing of our fellow citizens, especially in communities. “Over the years, the Nigerian Navy has conducted medical rhapsodi...

 Naval Dockyard offers free medical services to Victoria Island community    Rear Adm. Ibrahim Shehu presenting treated mosquito nets and medicine to a family Lagos, May 26, 2025 The Naval Dockyard Limited on Monday, organised a Medical Rhapsody for the people in Saka Tinubu Community, Victoria Island to commemorate the 69th anniversary of the Nigerian Navy. The Admiral Superintendent of the dockyard, Rear Adm. Ibrahim Shehu, said that the medical outreach was in line with the mission of the Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) Vice Adm. Emmanuel Ogalla. Shehu said that medical services, spanning from blood and eye examinations, provision of eyeglasses, checking of blood pressure and provision of drugs for some basic treatment were carried out. “One of the missions of the CNS is to ensure that we reach out to our hosts and surrounding communities, to show goodwill and build good relationships with members of the general public. “In this regard, medical outreach enables us to provid...

  UBA Africa Day: UBA reaffirms commitment to growth and unity of Africa  Lagos, May 24, 2025  The General Managing Director, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Mr Oliver Alawuba has reaffirmed the banks commitment to the growth and unity of Africa while focusing on establishing branches in all 54 countries of the continent. Alawuba made this commitment on Friday during UBA's Africa Day Celebration 2025 which took place at the UBA Headquarters, Victoria Island, Lagos State. The director said that Africa was a beautiful continent with lots of potential while describing the day as one of the best days to be a member of the UBA family. "It is a land with very beautiful women, very handsome and strong men. A land flowing with both material and human resources," he said. Alawuba said that UBA had a deep-rooted belief in Africa’s potential and reiterated the bank’s commitment to driving the continent’s development. “Today, Nigeria and all the 19 African countries where we have presen...