President Tinubu has approved a significant salary hike (30-80%) for Nigeria's armed forces personnel, effective September 1, 2026.

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…

. Brig Gen and above get 30% raise, colonel down to warrant officer get 50% while private and sergeant get 80%

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