Surveillance Technologies

Nigeria and other African nations are increasingly turning to homegrown surveillance technologies to address persistent maritime security challenges, including piracy, illegal fishing, smuggling, and oil theft. Experts say that indigenous solutions can improve monitoring capabilities, strengthen regional cooperation, and stimulate local technological and economic growth. Africa’s maritime domain spans vast shipping lanes, critical offshore energy installations, and fishing zones. In Nigeria, maritime trade accounts for over 90 percent of imports and exports, yet the Gulf…