Nigeria's Tinubu approves military pay rise as security challenges persist
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Source: The Jerusalem Post
Published: 2026-08-05 07:04 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Defence, Africa, Military & Defence, Labour & Workers, World News, War & Conflict
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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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