President Bola Tinubu has approved a new salary structure for personnel of the Nigerian Armed Forces, granting pay increases ranging from 30 to 80 per cent in a move aimed at boosting troop welfare and strengthening the country’s security architecture.
Nigeria’s Military Spending Since 1999: Balancing Democracy, Security and National Survival
By JohnPaul Nwosu When Nigeria returned to democratic rule on May 29, 1999, the country’s military faced a new reality. After decades of military rule, the armed forces were expected to retreat from politics and focus on their constitutional responsibility of defending the nation’s territorial integrity.
Troops of 65 battalion bare fangs, dismantle illegal bunkering site
Troops of the 65 Battalion, operating under the 81 Division of the Nigerian Army, bare their fangs as they dismantled suspected illegal bunkering site in the Orile General Area of Lagos State and arrested six suspects during an intelligence-led operation.
Nigerian Army reorganises divisions, appoints new GOCs after expansion of force structure
The Nigerian Army has announced a comprehensive reorganisation of its Divisional Areas of Responsibility following the establishment of four additional divisions approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, with existing and newly created formations assigned fresh operational responsibilities across the country.
Nigerian Army Commissions Modern Learning Facilities at Command Day Secondary School Oshodi
The Nigerian Army has reinforced its commitment to quality education and personnel welfare with the commissioning of several educational and infrastructural projects at Command Day Secondary School, Oshodi, Lagos.
NAF Completes Acceptance Test for Three M-346 Fighter Jets Ahead of Delivery
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has recorded another milestone in its fleet modernisation programme with the successful completion of the Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) for the first batch of three M-346 Fighter Attack aircraft at the Leonardo Aircraft Division facility in Venegono, Italy.
SERAP Drags NNPCL to Court Over Alleged ₦211tn Unexplained Financial Entries
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has instituted legal action against the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), demanding an explanation for ₦211 trillion recorded as “Sundry Receivables” and “Accrued Expenses” in the company’s 2023 audited financial statements.
NAOWA 82 Division Celebrates Cultural Diversity, Academic Excellence at Enugu School Event
The Chairperson of the Nigerian Army Officers’ Wives Association (NAOWA), 82 Division Chapter, Mrs Hilda Ijeoma Fadairo, has said that the cultural performances presented during the Combined Cultural, Speech and Prize-Giving Day of NAOWA Group of Schools, Enugu, reflect Nigeria’s national values and should be seen as a tool for unity and character development […]
82 Division hosts Enugu pupils on educational excursion to promote civil-military relations
The Nigerian Army in Enugu has hosted pupils and staff of Zaneivy School, Enugu, on an educational excursion aimed at strengthening civil-military relations, enhancing public understanding of the Army’s roles and inspiring young Nigerians to consider careers in the Armed Forces.
Tinubu approves expansion of Nigerian Army creates 4 new divisions to boost national security
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the expansion of the Nigerian Army from eight to 12 divisions in a major restructuring aimed at strengthening the country’s security architecture, improving operational efficiency, and enhancing the military’s response to emerging threats nationwide.