Nigeria's Tinubu approves military pay rise as security challenges persist

The pay raises of up to 80% for members of the Nigerian armed forces come as Islamist insurgents such as Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province continue their attacks in the country.

Tinubu approves up to 80% salary increase for Nigerian soldiers

Junior soldiers, who make up much of the military’s frontline fighting force, received the largest percentage increase, suggesting the government is directing the biggest pay improvements to personnel most actively engaged in combat operations. The post Tinubu approves up to 80% salary increase for Nigerian soldiers appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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…Thanks Tinubu By Kingsley Omonobi By Kingsley Omonobi The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (Rtd), has expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for approving a salary increase of between 30 and 80 per cent for personnel of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, describing the move as a major boost to troop morale. In […] The post Armed Forces Salary Increase: Move will boost troops’ morale – Defence Minister appeared first on Vanguard News.

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Nigeria’s Tinubu approves military pay rise as security challenges persist

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has approved pay rises of up to ​80% for members of the armed forces, the presidency said ​on Tuesday, in a move aimed at boosting troop welfare ⁠as the country battles insurgency, banditry and kidnappings.

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