Tinubu Approves Up to 80% Military Salary Increase as Nigeria Raises Armed Forces Wage Bill to ₦924bn

President Bola Tinubu has approved a sweeping salary review for members of Nigeria’s Armed Forces, increasing military pay by between 30 and 80 percent in a move aimed at strengthening troop welfare and boosting morale amid the country’s prolonged security challenges. The new salary structure, which will take effect on September 1, 2026, will benefit […]

COAS Orders Reinforced Security on Borno Aid Routes as Military Moves to Protect Humanitarian Operations

The Nigerian Army has announced fresh security measures in Borno State after the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu, directed military commanders to strengthen protection along key humanitarian corridors facing continued terrorist threats. The directive comes as humanitarian agencies continue to deliver life-saving assistance to millions of residents affected by years of […]

Northern Senators Back Tinubu’s Military Expansion Plan, Call for Better Funding and Faster Security Reforms

Nigeria’s security challenges have once again taken center stage as the Northern Senators Forum (NSF) publicly endorsed President Bola Tinubu’s decision to expand the Nigerian Army by creating additional divisions and recruiting thousands of new personnel. While welcoming the initiative as a major step toward strengthening national security, the lawmakers emphasized that increasing troop numbers […]

Nigerian Navy Enhances Maritime Security with New Warships and Helicopters

The Nigerian Navy has intensified its efforts to combat maritime crime by commissioning a new fleet of advanced ships and helicopters. This move, announced by Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, underscores the government’s commitment to securing Nigeria’s maritime domain and promoting economic activities along the nation’s coast. During the induction ceremony in Lagos, […]