Defence/Security
EU to deliver €20m defence support to Nigerian armed forces
By Lengnan Tobias The European Union (EU) is set to deliver 20 million euros defence support to the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN). This…
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Defence/Security
Security challenges: Defence minister calls for intelligence-led, tech-driven security approach
By Lengnan Tobias/Sumaila Ogbaje The Minister of Defence, retired Gen. Christopher Musa, says Nigeria’s contemporary security challenges require a shift beyond kinetic operations…
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DICON shows Nigeria can achieve self-reliance in defence production – Ex-minister Nnaji
A former Minister of Power, Prof. Bathlomew Nnaji, has commended the Nigerian military for demonstrating that Nigeria can achieve self-reliance in science, technology and defence production.
Defence/Security
Ex-NSCDC boss, Abolurin calls for upgrade of civil defence college
By Joy Akinsanya The pioneer Commandant-General of the NSCDC, Dr Adewale Abolurin has called for the repositioning of the Civil Defence College of Security…
Defence/Security
Expert seeks overhaul of defence architecture to tackle emerging threats
Prof. Muhammed Ladan, an International Law Expert, has called for an urgent overhaul of Nigeria’s defence architecture to confront emerging threats in cyberspace and other domains
Defence/Security
Defence chief pledges improved welfare for military veterans
By Ibrahim Kado The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has pledged to enhance the welfare of military veterans and to engage…
Defence/Security
Nigeria’s path to a viable, self-reliant military industrial complex
For decades, Nigeria relied heavily on foreign countries for weapons, ammunition, armoured vehicles, aircraft components and other military hardware required to confront its evolving security challenges
Defence/Security
Defence college hosts conference on restorative justice for victims of violent extremism
By Kennedy Sheyin The National Defence College, Nigeria on Monday hosted a landmark two-day international conference on Restorative Justice for Victims of Violent Extremism.…
Defence/Security
Defence minister seeks stronger media partnership to tackle insecurity
The Minister of Defence, retired Gen. Christopher Musa, has called for stronger collaboration between the military and the media to address Nigeria’s evolving security challenges
Defence/Security
Army urges Nigerians to stop demoralising troops with false social media narratives
The Nigerian Army has urged Nigerians to desist from spreading false and misleading narratives on social media that undermine the morale of troops, saying personnel continue to make enormous sacrifices to safeguard the country.