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MILITARY10h agoECOWAS 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
MILITARY18h agoUS 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
MILITARY18h agoUS, 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
MILITARY1d agoNigerian 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]
MILITARYBREAKINGOct 5BREAKING: 32 people on board crashed Nigerian military aircraft – Aviation MinisterPremium Times
MILITARYOct 1Nigeria, US deepen military ties to combat terrorismThe Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (Rtd), has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to deepening military relations with the United States, particularly in counter-terrorism operations. The post Nigeria, US deepen military ties to combat terrorism appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
MILITARYSep 30Nigeria to buy 12 US attack helicoptersThe US Mission in Nigeria said on Tuesday that the planned acquisition demonstrated the growing security partnership between both countries. The post Nigeria to buy 12 US attack helicopters appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
MILITARYSep 26Tinubu charges NDA graduates to uphold constitution, protect NigeriansPresident Bola Tinubu has charged newly commissioned officers of the Nigerian Armed Forces to uphold the Constitution, protect Nigerians and safeguard the nation’s economy. The post Tinubu charges NDA graduates to uphold constitution, protect Nigerians appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
MILITARYSep 19Nigeria can tackle defence hardware challenges locally – Former DICON DGBy Kingsley Omonobi ABUJA — Former Director-General of the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON), Maj.-Gen. Nnaemeka Charles Maduegbunam (rtd.), has said Nigeria can overcome many of its military hardware and equipment challenges by harnessing its pool of engineers, technicians and available local resources. Maduegbunam said prioritising indigenous technology and local expertise would help the […] The post Nigeria can tackle defence hardware challenges locally – Former DICON DG appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
MILITARYSep 18Why Nigeria’s Soldiers Went to LibrevilleThe gathering brought together 127 senior enlisted leaders and other participants from 26 African countries, alongside the U.S. European, and NATO partners. The post Why Nigeria’s Soldiers Went to Libreville appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
MILITARYSep 16What’s Behind Nigeria’s Military Spending SpreeAhead of January elections, Bola Tinubu is pulling out all the stops to stem insecurity.Foreign Policy