Castor Vali Services Nigeria (CVSN), part of the Castor Vali Group of companies, is a fully incorporated and locally registered Nigerian company established in 2015. We provide onshore and offshore operations with offices and staff in Lagos. Our teams deliver daily intelligence and journey management services under long-term contracts, while also serving the upstream and downstream sectors at all Nigerian ports and terminals bridges local delivery with international standards.
CVSN collaborates closely with the wider Castor Vali Group to ensure safe, seamless project execution across the region. Our local operations centre monitors all safety functions 24/7, ensuring compliance with client project security plans and operational timelines. By supporting local content, CVSN plays a key role in the Group’s regional operations, upholding the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and performance.
Understanding Nigeria’s Evolving Security Landscape
While Nigeria is one of Africa’s largest economies and a key player in global energy markets, it continues to face numerous challenges that impact businesses in the country. These involve a variety of offshore and onshore risks, including:
- Piracy and maritime crime: Nigeria’s coastline and offshore oil infrastructure are vulnerable to piracy, armed attacks, and illegal bunkering. The Gulf of Guinea remains a global piracy hotspot, with incidents of vessel hijackings and crew kidnappings.
- Militancy and banditry: The northeast experiences ongoing threats from Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), while the northwest and increasingly the central region face a growing risk of banditry, often in collusion with militant groups.
- Secessionism: Nigeria faces secessionist movements, mainly in the southeast, where local groups have been linked to violent clashes and attacks on government institutions. Secessionist sentiments also exist in the southwest but remain primarily political.
- Criminal activity and kidnapping: Organised crime, including kidnappings for ransom, remains prevalent, particularly in the northwestern and central regions.
- Civil unrest: Economic pressures and political tensions often result in demonstrations, labour strikes, and disruptions in urban centres such as Lagos and Abuja.
Our Core Capabilities in Nigeria
Offshore and Maritime Security
Castor Vali is a trusted partner for leading upstream oil and gas operators, including Oil Majors. We support complex geotechnical and geophysical projects across both East and West African coasts, providing integrated offshore security solutions from the bid stage to full operational readiness.
Since 2013, we have supported the commercial shipping industry through secure vessel movements at Nigerian ports and terminals. Our longstanding presence and operational expertise enable us to navigate the complexities of delivering smooth, well-coordinated transits.
Our value extends beyond service delivery. With deep regional knowledge and a robust network, we offer more than standard risk management; we partner with our clients to support their operations end-to-end, ensuring safety, continuity and confidence.
Security Information Services (SIS)
Castor Vali provides a wide range of clients with accurate, verified, and timely political and security information to empower their operations in key geographies. Our range of SIS reports allows companies to access the information they need to inform their business and operational decisions in some of the most high-risk environments. For Nigeria, we offer the following products and services:
- Daily reports
- Security Alerts and Advice Notes, both onshore and offshore
- Weekly Reports, both onshore and offshore
- Monthly Reports
- Analytical deep dives, both onshore and offshore
- Journey and project risk assessments, both onshore and offshore
- Virtual and in-house presentations
To see similar offerings across Africa, please see our breakdown of African subscription packages
Corporate Security Services
CVSN provides high-quality security risk management services tailored for corporate, development and government clients. All solutions are designed to international standards to ensure the safety of personnel, assets, and operations.
Travel Risk Management
In Nigeria, journey management requires careful coordination due to threats such as militancy, banditry, organised crime, and civil unrest. CVSN delivers intelligence-led travel risk management solutions tailored to this complex landscape.
In Nigeria, journey management requires careful coordination due to threats such as militancy, banditry, organised crime, and civil unrest. CVSN delivers intelligence-led travel risk management solutions tailored to this complex landscape.
Our trained security teams operate out of Lagos and provide:
- Tracked vehicle movements with PTT radio communications
- Quick Reaction Force (QRF) support
- Pre-deployment and vehicle cross-over capability
- Vehicles, armed escorts, and risk consultancy
With a 100% safety track record and in-country experience spanning over a decade, CVSN ensures secure, compliant and efficient movement across the country. Read more about our travel risk management services here.
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Committed to Compliance: Operating to International Standards
Operating in Nigeria requires a deep understanding of complex and evolving security regulations, particularly in the oil and gas, logistics, and offshore sectors. CVSN ensures full compliance with local and international standards to mitigate risk and maintain operational integrity.
We operate in accordance with the following regulatory frameworks and certifications:
- Nigeria Oil and Gas Industry Content Development Act (NOGICD) 2010 – Ensuring full adherence to local content requirements within the oil and gas sector
- Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) – Demonstrating compliance with upstream petroleum sector regulations
- Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) – Registered and approved for maritime security operations, including compliance with Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) requirements for private security vessel escorts (SEVs)
- Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) – Reinforcing our commitment to local content development
We are also fully registered under the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), operating per the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA). Our operations uphold stringent anti-corruption and bribery measures and data protection protocols aligned with:
- Nigeria’s Bribery Act, 2016
- Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR)
- The UK Bribery Act
- The U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)
Our People: Trusted Specialists with Local Insight
Our team in Nigeria combines international experience with deep local understanding. From former military professionals to regional analysts, our people bring operational insight, cultural fluency, and client-first dedication to every engagement.
Supporting Community in Nigeria
Castor Vali is proud to support Small World, a volunteer-led event that brings together women from across the globe to raise funds for charitable causes in Nigeria. As the official security sponsor, we provided on-the-ground security coordination and planning to help ensure the safety of over 2,000 guests. This vibrant celebration of culture and community raised over USD 1.2 million for local charities, reflecting our commitment to meaningful partnerships and positive impact in the communities where we operate.
Get in Touch with Castor Vali Services Nigeria
If you are interested in learning more about our range of services, please contact us at info@castorvali.com. Or visit our office: Plot 56A, Akintunde Adeyemi Drive, Off Chief Colins Street, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos, Nigeria.
