Nigerian Army

Jun- 2026 -

30 June

Nigerian Army to Recruit 28,000 Warfighters in Security Expansion

The Nigerian Army has announced the recruitment and training of an additional 28,000 troops as it expands its force to combat insurgency, banditry, kidnapping, and other security threats across the country, according to Chief of Army Staff Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu.

26 June

Africa

Nigerian Navy Special Boat Service soldiers conduct close quarters room clearing at Flintlock in Volta, Ghana, March 3, 2023. Flintlock is U.S. Africa Command’s premier and largest annual special operations exercise that strengthens key partner nations throughout Africa, in partnership with other international special operations forces. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Mario Hernandez Lopez)

Rojoef Manuel

Nigeria Opens Wargaming Center for Next-Generation Military Training

Nigeria has inaugurated a Wargaming Center at the Army War College in Abuja to improve force preparation in response to evolving security threats.

Apr- 2026 -

4 April

Africa

Staff Writer With AFP

Dozens Killed in Nigeria Jihadist Attacks: Residents, Militias

At least 38 people were killed this week in suspected extremist attacks on loggers and a village in northeast Nigeria, anti-jihadist militia and residents told AFP on Friday.

Dec- 2025 -

10 December

Technology

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Nigeria Unveils First Wargaming Hub for Modern Land Warfare

Nigeria is taking military preparedness to a new level with the inauguration of its “ultra-modern” wargaming hub.

Jul- 2025 -

7 July

Africa

Giulia Bernacchi

Nigeria Unveils First Compressed Natural Gas‑Powered Vehicles

Nigeria has rolled out its first fleet of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) vehicles for the armed forces.

May- 2025 -

27 May

Africa

Nigerian troops patrolling the streets in the northeast town of Baga, Borno State, Nigeria

Staff Writer With AFP

Explosion Reported Near Military Barracks in Nigeria’s Capital: Army

An explosion occurred near a military barracks in the Nigerian capital Abuja, as an intelligence source said that the suspected attacker had died.

14 May

Africa

Staff Writer With AFP

Jihadists Kill Four Nigerian Troops in New Base Attack: Sources

A jihadist raid on an army base in northeast Nigeria left at least four troops dead and others taken hostage, a military source and a resident said.

Apr- 2025 -

30 April

Africa

Staff Writer With AFP

Jihadists Kill 15 Mourners in Northeast Nigeria: Sources

Jihadists linked to the Islamic State group opened fire on mourners in a village in Nigeria's Borno state killing at least 15 people.

3 April

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Joe Saballa

Nigeria Introduces ‘Africa’s First’ Kamikaze Attack Drone

The Nigerian military has unveiled Africa’s “first and largest” attack drone, marking a significant leap in the continent’s ability to develop its own advanced defense technologies.

Dec- 2024 -

27 December

Africa