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A wide exterior view of the Nigerian National Assembly building in Abuja, with its distinctive dome and surrounding grounds.

Nigerian Lawmakers Welcome Tinubu’s Military Pay Rise and Army Expansion

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The House of Representatives Committee on Defence has welcomed President Bola Tinubu’s approval of a salary increase for members of Nigeria’s Armed Forces, according to AllAfrica, which reported on Premium Times coverage of the legislature’s reaction. The committee also expressed support for what the report described as moves to expand the strength of the Nigerian […]

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Kenya’s Defence Ministry Reaffirms Push to Strengthen Navy’s Maritime Readiness

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Kenya’s Ministry of Defence has signalled its commitment to strengthening the country’s naval capabilities to sustain maritime readiness, according to a recent statement from the ministry. The remarks underline the government’s focus on enhancing the operational capacity of the Kenya Navy as a central pillar of the country’s coastal and ocean security. Kenya’s coastline stretches

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