Tinubu Approves Salary Increases for Military Personnel
About 250,000 personnel will benefit as the annual military wage bill rises to N924 billion, the presidency said.
- President Bola Tinubu approved salary increases of 30% to 80% for Armed Forces personnel on Tuesday, aiming to boost troop welfare and modernize military operations across the nation.
- Persistent security challenges across Nigeria prompted the raises, including Islamist insurgent attacks by Boko Haram and ISWAP alongside widespread kidnappings and banditry threatening communities.
- Under the new structure effective Sept 1, officers above colonel rank receive 30% raises, while Personnel from Private to Staff Sergeant enjoy 80% increases benefiting about 250,000 personnel.
- The package increases the annual Armed Forces wage bill from N660 billion to N924 billion, with The President urging troops to take the gesture as a sign of "deep appreciation."
- Successive governments have struggled to contain regional insecurity despite increased military spending, with persistent attacks continuing to strain security forces and communities nationwide.
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Nigeria's Tinubu approves up to 80% pay rise for soldiers
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has approved salary increases of up to 80% for members of the armed forces, benefiting about 250,000 personnel as the government seeks to boost troop morale amid persistent insurgency, banditry and kidnapping.
Nigeria: Military Minimum Wage Hits N187,000 As Tinubu Approves 30-80% Pay Rise
President Bola Tinubu has approved salary increases of between 30 and 80 per cent for personnel of the Nigerian Armed Forces, with the lowest-paid private expected to earn about N187,000 monthly under the new pay structure.
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The Straits TimesNigeria's Tinubu approves military pay rise as security challenges persist
The pay raises of up to 80% for members of the Nigerian armed forces come as Islamist insurgents such as Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province continue their attacks in the country.
Tinubu approves up to 80% salary increase for Nigerian soldiers
Junior soldiers, who make up much of the military’s frontline fighting force, received the largest percentage increase, suggesting the government is directing the biggest pay improvements to personnel most actively engaged in combat operations.
Tinubu increases salary of military personnel
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved salary increment of between 30 and 80 per cent for personnel of Nigerian armed forces. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday. According to him, about 250,000 personnel are set to benefit from the new deal. The President said under the new arrangement, which takes effect from September 1, officers above the rank of colonel will …
Tinubu approves 30–80% salary increase for 250,000 military personnel
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — President Bola Tinubu has approved salary increases ranging from 30 to 80 per cent for personnel of the Nigerian Armed Forces. The new pay package, which takes effect from September 1, 2026, is expected to benefit about 250,000 military personnel. A statement by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga, on Tuesday, said the adjustment was structured according to rank, with junior…
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