Nigeria Ranks 3rd in Africa's Most Powerful Militaries

Nigeria's Military Ranked 3rd in Africa, 31st Globally - 2025 Global Firepower - Global Upfront Newspapers

The 2025 Global Firepower Military Strength Index has ranked the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) as 3rd in African and 31st globally, effectively placing it placing it among the top third of global military powers. The 2025 Global Firepower index evaluates the military strength of 145 countries based on over 60 factors, including manpower, equipment, and resources. According to the organisation, “Nigeria’s strong showing in the index reflects its …

Reactions as Report Shows Nigeria as Third Most Formidable Military Strength in Africa - Blackbox Nigeria

Ghazali Ibrahim Nigeria has been ranked the third most powerful military force in Africa according to the 2025 Global Firepower Military Strength Index, sparking a wave of mixed reactions across social and political circles. The index, which evaluates 145 countries worldwide using over 60 indicators ranging from troop strength, weapon systems, defence budgets, logistics, geography, and overall combat readiness—places Nigeria just behind Egypt an…

Nigeria Ranked As Africa’s Third Strongest Military Power

Nigeria has been named the third most powerful military force in Africa, according to the latest Global Firepower Military Strength Index released this week. The ranking, which assesses 145 nations worldwide, analyzes factors such as troop size, weaponry, defense budgets, supply chains, and geographic conditions. Egypt retained its position as Africa’s top military power, with Algeria taking second place. Nigeria’s climb to third reflects increa…

Nigeria Ranks 3rd in Africa's Most Powerful Militaries

Nigeria has been ranked as the third most powerful military force in Africa, according to the 2025 Global Military Strength Index by Global Firepower (GFP). The index evaluates military capabilities based on over 60 indicators. including manpower levels, equipment holdings, financial stability, logistical capability, and geographical factors. The rankings aim to provide a comprehensive measure of each nation’s military posture.Top 5 African Coun…

Nigeria Ranks 3rd Strongest Military in Africa

Nigeria has claimed the third spot among African nations in the 2025 Global Military Strength Index, released this year by Global Firepower (GFP). Compiled annually, the GFP ranking evaluates more than 60 metrics, including troop numbers, equipment inventories, defence budgets, logistical capacity and geographic factors, to measure each country’s overall military capability. On the continent, … The post Nigeria Ranks 3rd Strongest Military in Af…