Education
TETFund, Army partner on education, defence technology
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Mr Sonny Echono, has reaffirmed the Fund’s commitment to strengthening collaboration…
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Defence/Security
Civil war lessons drive Nigeria’s push for homegrown military technology
The Chief of Army Staff Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, says lessons from the Nigerian Civil War drive the nation’s push for homegrown defence technology, warning future wars need local innovation, not imported weapons
Defence/Security
Army nabs 13 illegal miners in FCT, recover arms, foil attacks nationwide
Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested 13 suspected illegal miners in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), dismantled mining equipment, and recovered tools during a raid on an illegal site in Bwari Area Council.
Defence/Security
Army rescues 4 victims, apprehends 6 suspects in Imo, Enugu, C’River operations
Troops of the Nigerian Army on Friday, rescued four victims, apprehended six suspects, and recovered cash and operational items in separate security operations in Imo, Cross River and Enugu State.
Defence/Security
Army chief tasks commanders on measurable operational outcomes
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has charged commanders to translate deliberations from the Nigerian Army’s first bi-annual conference into measurable operational outcomes.
Defence/Security
NAOWA drives leadership reform, targets stronger community impact
The Nigerian Army Officers’ Wives Association (NAOWA) has shifted focus from ceremonial roles to practical community impact, with a strong call for inclusive leadership and grassroots-driven development
Defence/Security
Nigeria–U.S. counter-terrorism partnership, turning point in intelligence-driven warfare — COAS
The Nigeria–U.S. counter-terrorism partnership marks a major turning point, transitioning Nigeria’s security operations into an intelligence-driven, technology-enabled campaign.
Defence/Security
Army aviation playing decisive role in operations — COAS
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, says Nigerian Army Aviation is now playing a decisive role in ongoing operations, significantly enhancing combat effectiveness across theatres.
Defence/Security
Troops apprehend 5 suspected railway vandals in Kaduna
The Nigerian Army troops under Operation FANSAN YAMMA have apprehended five suspected vandals and intercepted a truck loaded with vandalised railway tracks in Kaduna State
Defence/Security
Army emphasises fitness, discipline, cohesion as Guards Brigade begins inter-unit competition
The Nigerian Army has reiterated the importance of physical fitness, discipline, and unit cohesion in sustaining operational effectiveness as the Guards Brigade commenced its Inter-Unit Sports Competition 2026 in Abuja.