A forum in Lagos is set to address weak regulations and maritime insecurity that are hindering investment and growth in Nigeria's blue economy, according to Punch. The event focuses on regulatory gaps and security challenges affecting the country's maritime sector, which stakeholders see as barriers to unlocking the economic potential of ocean-based industries.

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and the Nigeria Police Force have initiated a crackdown on unauthorized checkpoints and roadblocks along the Apapa and Tin Can Island corridors. This action aims to enhance the flow of traffic and improve security in these critical areas.

The Nigerian Navy says it has dismantled an illegal recruitment and training scheme operating outside recognised legal frameworks in Essien Udim Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. According to The Tide, 12 people were arrested, including six suspected organisers, five recruits or trainees, and one cadet of the Merchant Seaman Academy. The operation was conducted in August, with authorities acting to halt the unauthorised exercise and take the suspects into custody for further investigation.

The Cross River State police command has announced plans to launch Operation VELVET at the Dolphin Marine Base to curb piracy and other maritime crimes along Calabar's waterways. The move follows a resurgence of waterway abductions in the area, with three reported cases between April and August 2026. Joint security forces are expected to take part in the anti-piracy offensive, according to the Daily Post.

The Nigerian Navy said it disrupted two illegal refining sites in Egbema-Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State and recovered about 33,000 litres of products suspected to be illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil. The operation was conducted on September 6, 2026 by Nigerian Navy Ship PATHFINDER, according to a statement. The blurb did not mention arrests, casualties, or the sites’ operators.

The Economic Community of West African States has warned member states that the diversion of weapons from legal stockpiles poses a grave threat to national security across the region, according to Punch. The warning highlighted the role of Nigeria's National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons, which has destroyed thousands of recovered illicit firearms. ECOWAS urged greater vigilance and cooperation among member countries to prevent legally held arms from falling into unauthorised hands and fuelling insecurity.