Nigeria's Tinubu approves up to 80% pay rise for soldiers
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Source: AfricaNews
Published: 2026-08-05 16:14 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Africa, Labour & Workers
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Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has approved salary increases of up to 80% for members of the armed forces, benefiting about 250,000 personnel as the government seeks to boost troop morale amid persistent insurgency, banditry and kidnapping.
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