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Nigeria is enhancing maritime security through technology and regional cooperation, exemplified by the pursuit of the oil tanker MT Heroic Idun in 2022, which led to the crew's arrest in Equatorial Guinea. Utilizing systems like Falcon Eye and the Deep Blue Project, Nigeria has significantly reduced piracy while regional initiatives such as the Yaoundé Architecture Regional Information System (YARIS) promote collaboration among nations. However, challenges remain regarding trust among shippers and the sustainability of these security measures.