Army Chief Tasks Army Commanders on Maintenance, Accountability of Operational Assets
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has charged commanders and personnel of the Nigerian Army to prioritise the maintenance, accountability and responsible use of military assets, warning that the effectiveness of refurbished equipment would depend on how well they are managed.
NAF moves closer to 12 AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters
The Nigerian Air Force has taken another major step towards expanding its attack-helicopter capability with the beam signing ceremony for the acquisition of 12 AH-1Z Viper helicopters from Bell Textron in Amarillo, Texas, United States.
NAF Deepens Strategic Leadership Training to Boost Operational Effectiveness
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has intensified efforts to strengthen strategic leadership and decision-making among its personnel as part of measures to improve operational effectiveness in an increasingly complex security environment.
Defence Adviser in UK Commends Nigerian Army Over Strategic Communication Drive
Brig. Gen. Manu says misinformation and AI have raised the stakes for credible military messaging The Defence Adviser at the Nigerian High Commission in the United Kingdom, Brigadier General Habib Baba Manu (OON), has praised the Nigerian Army for strengthening its strategic communication and information management capabilities in the face of rising misinformation, disinformation […]
Army Expands to 12 Divisions, Trains 28,000 Recruits as COAS Unveils Reform Drive
The Nigerian Army has expanded its force structure to 12 divisions and commenced the integration of 28,000 recruits as part of measures to increase its operational reach and improve its response to the country’s changing security environment.
Air War College: Irabor Urges Future Commanders to Link Military Operations to National Goals
Former Chief of Defence Staff, General Leo Irabor (rtd), has called on Nigeria’s emerging military commanders to broaden their approach to leadership by linking battlefield and operational decisions to the country’s wider national security objectives.
Navy Intercepts Three Stowaways Hiding in Ship’s Propeller Compartment
An attempt by three men to embark on an unauthorised sea journey took a dangerous turn after they were discovered hiding inside the propeller compartment of a merchant vessel sailing out of Lagos.
Five New Helicopters Strengthen NAF Support for Ground Operations
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has expanded its rotary-wing capability with the arrival of five new helicopters, giving the Service additional platforms for intelligence gathering, surveillance, search and rescue and air support for troops engaged in operations across the country.
US-Nigeria Defence Partnership Gets Fresh Boost as C-17 Delivers Military Equipment
The arrival of a United States Air Force C-17 transport aircraft in Nigeria carrying military equipment marks another significant step in the growing defence and security cooperation between Nigeria and the United States, particularly at a time when the country continues to confront terrorism and other security threats.
Navy moves to cripple illegal refining networks in Rivers
The Nigerian Navy has intensified its campaign against illegal oil refining in Rivers State, disabling infrastructure at an abandoned refining site and foiling an attempt by suspected operators to restart illicit activities in Abua/Odual Local Government Area.