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MILITARY17h agoEgypt, Morocco, Algeria, Nigeria: who owns the main navies in Africa?D’Ormuz à Bab el-Mandeb, les guerres qui déchirent la planète ont souvent une dimension maritime qui touche l’Afrique, ne serait-ce qu’en désorganisant les routes commerciales. Dans ce contexte, comment se situe le continent en matière de forces navales, et qui y consacre le plus de moyens ?Jeune Afrique
MILITARY4d agoNigeria to begin large-scale local production of weapons within one year — Musa“Within the next year, Nigeria will commence large-scale local production of defence hardware to meet domestic requirements and support exports to other African countries,” Mr Musa said. The post Nigeria to begin large-scale local production of weapons within one year — Musa appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
MILITARYOct 24Nigerian Military Strikes Kill 15 Terrorists Near Pulka Community In BornoThe Nigerian military conducted strikes near the Pulka Community in Borno, resulting in the deaths of 15 terrorists. This indicates ongoing security operations against militant groups in the region.saharareporters.com · Nigeria
MILITARYOct 23FG to complete records of Nigerian casualties, assets lost during ECOMOG warsGeneral Musa acknowledged the significant human and financial resources Nigeria deployed under ECOMOG, emphasising that personnel who paid the supreme price particularly during peacekeeping missions in Liberia and Sierra Leone will never be forgotten. The post FG to complete records of Nigerian casualties, assets lost during ECOMOG wars appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
MILITARYOct 23Rwanda : Kagame , Nigerian Army Chief Discuss Defence CooperationThe President of Rwanda, Kagame, and the Nigerian Army Chief have discussed defense cooperation. This indicates efforts to strengthen military ties and security collaboration between the two nations.allafrica.com · Nigeria
MILITARYOct 21Meet 2 Nigerian army generals who made history with parachute jumps from moving aircraftThe Nigerian Army recorded a historic milestone in its airborne operations on Wednesday following successful parachute jumps by the Commandant of the Nigerian Army School of Infantry (NASI), Major General Muhammed Inuwa, and the Commandant of the Nigerian Army Airborne Training School, Brigadier General MS Usman, from a moving aircraft on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. The post Meet 2 Nigerian army generals who made history with parachute jumps from moving aircraft appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
MILITARYOct 21Igbo rebuff of today’s Nigerian Army (I), by Ochereome NnannaFor some years now, youths of the Igbo ethnic group, especially in the five states of the South East geopolitical zone, have been shunning enrolment into the military. In 2025, a Brigadier General, Chima Ekeator, led a team round the geopolitical zone canvassing for Igbo youths to take up their quotas. For instance, he said […] The post Igbo rebuff of today’s Nigerian Army (I), by Ochereome Nnanna appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
MILITARYOct 20UK reaffirms commitment to deepen defence , security partnership with NigeriaThe UK has reiterated its dedication to strengthening its defense and security collaboration with Nigeria. This indicates ongoing strategic cooperation between the two nations.vanguardngr.com · Nigeria
MILITARYOct 20UK reaffirms commitment to deepen defence, security partnership with NigeriaThe United Kingdom has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening its longstanding defence and security partnership with Nigeria, with renewed focus on military cooperation, professional military education, institutional capacity building and enhanced operational effectiveness. The post UK reaffirms commitment to deepen defence, security partnership with Nigeria appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
MILITARYOct 20Nigerian troops kill 103 suspected terrorists, destroy logistics hubs – OfficialHe said the campaign comprised seven strikes targeting multiple terrorist locations in Borno State. The post Nigerian troops kill 103 suspected terrorists, destroy logistics hubs – Official appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
MILITARYOct 18EU To Offer €20m Defence Support For Nigerian Armed ForcesThe proposed support was discussed when the Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, met with the EU Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Gautier Mignot, at Ship House in Abuja. The post EU To Offer €20m Defence Support For Nigerian Armed Forces appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
MILITARYOct 18EU pledges €20m defence support to Nigerian militaryThe European Union (EU) has pledged €20 million in defence support to the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) under the European Peace Facility (EPF), as Nigeria seeks to strengthen its military operations against terrorists and other security threats. The proposed assistance was discussed when the Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (Rtd), met with the […] The post EU pledges €20m defence support to Nigerian military appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
MILITARYOct 18Nigeria's Army Chief of Staff visits troops in Borno after deaths of 15 solidersAfricanews [en]
MILITARYOct 17Nigeria awaits 10 attack helicopters , UAVs Defence MinisterNigeria's Defence Minister announced the country is expecting delivery of 10 attack helicopters and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). This acquisition indicates an enhancement of Nigeria's military capabilities.vanguardngr.com · Nigeria
MILITARYOct 17Nigeria awaits 10 attack helicopters, UAVs — Defence MinisterEU pledges €20m defence support to Nigerian military By Kingsley Omonobi ABUJA — Nigeria is expecting the delivery of 10 attack helicopters, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and other military equipment to strengthen its capacity to tackle emerging security threats, the Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (retd.), has said. Musa disclosed this when he […] The post Nigeria awaits 10 attack helicopters, UAVs — Defence Minister appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
MILITARYOct 13ECOWAS Defence Chiefs seek sustained Nigerian support for regional securityThe outgoing and incoming Chairmen of the ECOWAS Committee of Chiefs of Defence Staff (CCDS) have called for sustained Nigerian support to strengthen regional security cooperation and address growing threats across West Africa. The post ECOWAS Defence Chiefs seek sustained Nigerian support for regional security appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
MILITARYOct 13US lists Nigeria among 14 countries facing military aid cutsThe United States has listed Nigeria among 14 countries facing potential cuts to military assistance over the recruitment and use of child soldiers, a designation that could affect defence cooperation, military training and weapons sales. The post US lists Nigeria among 14 countries facing military aid cuts appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
MILITARYOct 13US, Canada, 8 other countries that allow Nigerians, other foreigners join their militaryForeign nationals seeking opportunities to serve in a foreign military can apply to join the armed forces of several countries, although eligibility depends on nationality, immigration status, military experience and the recruitment programme available. The post US, Canada, 8 other countries that allow Nigerians, other foreigners join their military appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
MILITARYOct 12Nigerian govt to invest more in technology, intelligence to tackle insecurityMr Idris defended the administration’s security efforts, saying President Bola Tinubu had strengthened the operational capabilities of the armed forces, intelligence services and other security agencies. The post Nigerian govt to invest more in technology, intelligence to tackle insecurity appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
MILITARYOct 7Major Nigerian military aircraft crashes, 2018 to dateOctober 5, 2026 — ATR-42, Igbokoda, OndoCasualties: 25 killedThe Nigerian Air Force ATR-42 crashed near the Naval Base in Igbokoda, Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State, while on a routine mission from Benin to Lagos. The NAF later said 25 people — 20 passengers and five crew members — were on board and that […] The post Major Nigerian military aircraft crashes, 2018 to date appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
MILITARYOct 6Nigeria Air Force crashes timelineHere are some major air crashes involving the Nigeria Air Force, which has one of the strongest militaries on the continent. The post Nigerian Air Force crashes timeline since 1980 appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
MILITARYOct 6Nigerian military plane crash kills all 25 on boardDW News [en]
MILITARYOct 5What we know about Nigerian military aircraft that fatally crashed MondayThe aircraft was configured primarily for maritime patrol and Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions. The post What we know about Nigerian military aircraft that fatally crashed Monday appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
MILITARYBREAKINGOct 5Nigeria launches rescue after military plane crashes with 32 aboardAl Jazeera [en]
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