Nigeria Eyes Cutting-Edge Naval Platforms at DIMDEX 2026

Nigeria Eyes Cutting-Edge Naval Platforms at DIMDEX 2026

By Zainab Uzomah The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, has attended the 2026 Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX), as Nigeria seeks to strengthen its naval capabilities and deepen partnerships on maritime security. According to a statement signed by Commodore A. Adams-Aliu, Director of Information, the four-day event, held from 19–22 January in Qatar, brought together global defence leaders and showcased cutting-edge innovations in maritime […]

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Naval Chief Visits North-East Theatre, Calls for Stronger Joint Operations

By Zainab Uzomah The Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, has called for deeper cooperation among Nigeria’s armed services during a visit to the headquarters of Operation Hadin Kai in Maiduguri, Borno State. In a statement signed by the Media Information Officer; Headquarters Theatre Command Joint Task Force (North East)Operation HADIN KAI- Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, The visit on Thursday, 1 January, formed part of efforts to […]

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The Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, has approved the appointment and redeployment of 65 Rear Admirals in the Nigerian Navy to various key positions at the Naval Headquarters, Commands, and Tri-Service Institutions. The large-scale postings, approved on Thursday, October 30, 2025, reflect the CNS’s renewed effort to strengthen the Navy’s operational efficiency and fulfil its constitutional mandate following his assumption of office as the 23rd indigenous naval chief. Among those appointed are Rear Admiral Suleiman Abdullahi,now Chief of Logistics at Naval Headquarters; Rear Admiral Kasim Bushi, who moves to the International Maritime Institute of Nigeria as Executive Director; and Rear Admiral Abdullahi Ahmed, who assumes duty as Commandant of the National Defence College.

According to the statement signed by Commodore A. Adams-Aliu, Director of Information, the appointments also include Rear Admiral Musa Katagum as Chief of Operations at Naval Headquarters, Rear Admiral Fredrick Damtong as Chief of Naval Engineering, and Rear AdmiralAbdul-Rasheed Haruna as Chief of Training. Others are Rear Admiral Hamza Ibrahim as Group Managing Director, Navy Holdings Limited; Rear Admiral Jonathan Mamman as Chief of Administration; and Rear Admiral Kehinde Odubanjo […]

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Rear Admiral Idi Abbas Takes Over as Nigeria’s 23rd Chief of Naval Staff

The Nigerian Navy on Thursday, October 30, 2025, entered a new chapter as Rear Admiral Idi Abbas officially assumed command as the 23rd Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), vowing to lead with integrity, fairness, and an unwavering commitment to national service. Speaking at the handover ceremony in Abuja, Rear Admiral Abbas thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for entrusting him with the leadership of the Navy at what he called a […]

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Rear Admiral Idi Abbas Takes Over as Nigeria’s 23rd Chief of Naval Staff

The Nigerian Navy on Thursday, October 30, 2025, entered a new chapter as Rear Admiral Idi Abbas officially assumed command as the 23rd Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), vowing to lead with integrity, fairness, and an unwavering commitment to national service. Speaking at the handover ceremony in Abuja, Rear Admiral Abbas thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for entrusting him with the leadership of the Navy at what he called a […]

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