Drones Archives - PRNigeria News https://prnigeria.com/tag/drones/ Reliable Platform for Press Release Syndication Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:54:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.4 https://i0.wp.com/prnigeria.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/PRNigeria-Icon.jpg?fit=32%2C23&ssl=1 Drones Archives - PRNigeria News https://prnigeria.com/tag/drones/ 32 32 42672738 Customs Intercepts N43.5bn Narcotics, Drones, Expired Goods at Apapa Port https://prnigeria.com/2026/09/10/customs-intercepts-narcotics/ Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:54:23 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=202724 Customs Intercepts N43.5bn Narcotics, Drones, Expired Goods at Apapa Port The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted prohibited and restricted consignments, including narcotics, controlled pharmaceuticals, security-sensitive drones and expired products, with a combined value of N43.5 billion at the Apapa Port in Lagos. The Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adeniyi, disclosed this on Wednesday while handing […]

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]]> 202724 Terrorists Increasingly Using Drones, Cryptocurrencies in Nigeria , Sahel to Boost Operational Capabilities – UN Warns https://prnigeria.com/2026/07/20/terrorists-increasingly-using/ Mon, 20 Jul 2026 14:54:49 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=197359 Terrorists Increasingly Using Drones, Cryptocurrencies in Nigeria , Sahel to Boost Operational Capabilities – UN Warns The United Nations (UN) has raised alarm over the growing use of drones, sophisticated communication technologies and cryptocurrencies by terrorist groups operating in northern Nigeria and across the West Africa and Sahel region, warning that the evolving tactics are […]

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]]> 197359 Police Raid IPOB/ESN Camp in Imo, Recover Machine Guns, Drones, Ammunition https://prnigeria.com/2026/05/11/police-raid-ipob-esn-camp-imo/ Mon, 11 May 2026 16:21:20 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=189780 Police Raid IPOB/ESN Camp in Imo, Recover Machine Guns, Drones, Ammunition The Nigeria Police Force has announced a major breakthrough in its ongoing operations against violent criminal networks, following the dismantling of a suspected IPOB/ESN enclave in Nguru, Aboh Mbaise Local Government Area of Imo State. The operation, conducted on April 23, 2026, was carried […]

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]]> 189780 Military bans unauthorized drone operations in northeast, gives reasons https://prnigeria.com/2025/01/15/military-bans-unauthorized/ Wed, 15 Jan 2025 16:09:43 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=154681 Military bans unauthorized drone operations in northeast, gives reasons The Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai has announced an immediate ban on the use of drones, also known as Unmanned Aerial Vehicles across the North-East region, citing serious security concerns. Air Commodore U. U. Idris, the Air Component Commander of Operation Hadin Kai, issued the […]

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]]> 154681 The Rise of Lakurawa Insurgency and Nigeria’s Security Gaps, by Mukhtar Ya’u Madobi https://prnigeria.com/2024/12/01/rise-lakurawa-insurgency/ Sun, 01 Dec 2024 06:50:52 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=151441 The Rise of Lakurawa Insurgency and Nigeria’s Security Gaps By Mukhtar Ya’u Madobi The retreat of members of Lakurawa, a religious sect, from their strongholds in Kebbi and Sokoto communities following a coordinated military offensive is a welcome development. This sect had become a significant security concern, wreaking havoc on residents and exacerbating hardships in […]

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]]> 151441 Police Acquire Sophisticated Drones to Fight Insecurity https://prnigeria.com/2022/03/31/police-acquire-sophisticated/ Thu, 31 Mar 2022 07:11:53 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=70915 Police Acquire Sophisticated Drones to Fight Insecurity ……….As police pilots conclude specialized training on operations, deployment. The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba psc(+), NPM, fdc, has acquired five (5) additional high-powered Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) to improve surveillance operations to checkmate criminal activities in the country in line with the IGP’s vision and […]

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]]> 70915 UCAVS: NAF Deploys Sophisticated Surveillance Drones to Zamfara to Fight Bandits https://prnigeria.com/2020/11/06/ucavs-naf-deploys-sophisticated-surveillance-drones-zamfara/ Fri, 06 Nov 2020 17:27:48 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=57690 UCAVS: NAF Deploys Sophisticated Surveillance Drones to Zamfara to Fight Bandits As part of efforts to further boost the effectiveness and efficiency of air operations in the fight against armed banditry in the Northwest of the Country, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) is set to deploy 4 Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicles/Drones (UCAVs) as well as […]

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]]> 57690 Nigerian Military Possesses Sophisticated Drones https://prnigeria.com/2019/07/14/military-possesses-sophisticated-drones/ https://prnigeria.com/2019/07/14/military-possesses-sophisticated-drones/#respond Sun, 14 Jul 2019 16:51:33 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=23275 Nigerian Military Possesses Sophisticated Drones The attention of the Nigerian Army has been drawn to a video clip-containing photograph of an alleged Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) bought by the Nigerian military. The clip was produced, uploaded by one Media TV on its YouTube channel, and circulated through whatsApp and other social media platforms. In it, […]

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]]> https://prnigeria.com/2019/07/14/military-possesses-sophisticated-drones/feed/ 0 23275 ONSA Bans Unauthorised Use of Drones, Broadcast Equipment  https://prnigeria.com/2018/10/25/onsa-bans-unauthorised-use-of-drones-broadcast-equipment/ https://prnigeria.com/2018/10/25/onsa-bans-unauthorised-use-of-drones-broadcast-equipment/#respond Thu, 25 Oct 2018 17:08:52 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=15969 ONSA Bans Unauthorised Use of Drones, Broadcast Equipment •Toughens stands against abuse of social media •Says fundemental human rights dont guarantee incitement, hate speech •Activates crisis communication platforms The Federal Government has as part of broad measures to stem the tide of insecurity in the country, banned the unauthorised acquisition of  firearms, drones and broadcast […]

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]]> https://prnigeria.com/2018/10/25/onsa-bans-unauthorised-use-of-drones-broadcast-equipment/feed/ 0 15969 NAF Deploys Drones to Secure Oil Installations https://prnigeria.com/2018/05/19/naf-drones-secure-oil-installations/ https://prnigeria.com/2018/05/19/naf-drones-secure-oil-installations/#respond Sat, 19 May 2018 18:30:12 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=14106 NAF Deploys Drones to Secure Oil Installations The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has expressed its readiness to partner with Shell Companies in Nigeria by deploying its Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) to help secure the companies’ oil and gas pipelines as well as other critical oil installations in the Niger Delta. This is to ensure that […]

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