Nigeria’s decision to undertake its biggest military expansion in decades signals a strategic shift aimed at strengthening national security, enhancing operational readiness and positioning the Army to confront an increasingly complex and evolving threat landscape, writes Linus Aleke.

In Rebulding Security, Tinubu Expands Army to 12 Divisions, 28 Thousand New Men

Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu on Thursday approved the recruitment of 28,000 military personnel to "strengthen national security", as the country battles a myriad of conflicts.