August 4, 2026
About 250,000 personnel are to benefit from the new deal, a statement signed by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, said on Tuesday.
President Bola Tinubu has approved salary increases of between 30 and 80 per cent for Nigeria’s armed forces personnel.
About 250,000 personnel are to benefit from the new deal, a statement signed by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, said on Tuesday.
Under the new arrangement, which becomes effective from September 1, officers above the rank of colonel will enjoy a 30 per cent salary increase. This applies to Brigadier-Generals, Major-Generals, Lieutenant Generals and Generals.
