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 challengesContinue Reading
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. The conference, themed “Restorative Justice and Management of Victims of Violent Extremism in Africa”, took place at the NDC premises in Abuja. The conference is organisedContinue Reading
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 challengesContinue Reading
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.Continue Reading
By Lengnan Tobias The Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa, has led a delegation to China for high-level engagements on defence, security cooperation, and strategic partnership between Nigeria and the People’s Republic of China. This is contained in a statement on Tuesday, by Leah Katung-Babatunde, hisContinue Reading
The Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) on Wednesday accredited new Defence Advisers and Attachés from five countries, assuring them of adequate safety and support throughout their diplomatic assignments in Nigeria.Continue Reading
By Desmond Ejibas The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, says the Nigerian Army has intensified training in urban warfare, counter-insurgency and cyber defence to address evolving security threats. Shaibu disclosed this during a lecture organised as part of the 2026 Nigerian Army Day Celebration in Port HarcourtContinue Reading
By Kennedy Sheyin The Federal Government says Nigeria’s foreign policy is being recalibrated to directly support national defence and security. The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Amb. Sola Enikanolaiye, said this in Abuja, at the launch of the book “Shadows of Power” written by retired Rear Adm. Sola Oluwagbare.Continue Reading
The organisers of the Nigerian People’s Strategic Conference and Defence Exhibition 2026 have honoured key stakeholders in Nigeria’s security and defence sector for their outstanding contributions to national security, defence development and governanceContinue Reading
The Chairman/CEO, Equipment & Protective Applications International Limited (EPAIL Nigeria), Mr Kola Balogun, has called for stronger government support for indigenous defence manufacturers, saying local production remains critical to Nigeria’s security and industrial development.Continue Reading
