Nigerian Army Archives - Security Digest https://securitydigestng.com/tag/nigerian-army/ Reporting Nigeria security Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:49:05 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.4 https://securitydigestng.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/cropped-Security-Digest-Favicon-32x32.png Nigerian Army Archives - Security Digest https://securitydigestng.com/tag/nigerian-army/ 32 32 COAS Sharpens Army’s Combat Edge, Deploys 600 Troops to India for Specialised Training https://securitydigestng.com/2026/10/23/coas-sharpens-armys-combat-edge-deploys-600-troops-to-india-for-specialised-training/ Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:49:05 +0000 https://securitydigestng.com/?p=24604 COAS Sharpens Army’s Combat Edge, Deploys 600 Troops to India for Specialised Training The Nigerian Army says the specialised training will sharpen troops’ combat skills and enhance operations in difficult terrains. The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has commenced the deployment of 600 Nigerian Army personnel to India for specialised jungle […]

The post COAS Sharpens Army’s Combat Edge, Deploys 600 Troops to India for Specialised Training appeared first on Security Digest.

]]> Nigeria, Rwanda Deepen Defence Ties on IED Threats, Counterterrorism https://securitydigestng.com/2026/10/21/nigeria-rwanda-deepen-defence-ties-on-ied-threats-counterterrorism/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:12:14 +0000 https://securitydigestng.com/?p=24592 Nigeria, Rwanda Deepen Defence Ties on IED Threats, Counterterrorism …Shaibu, Marizamunda push specialised training, knowledge-sharing and operational cooperation Nigeria and Rwanda have moved to strengthen bilateral defence cooperation, with a renewed focus on Improvised Explosive Device (IED) threat mitigation, victim care, counterterrorism and counterinsurgency operations. The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, […]

The post Nigeria, Rwanda Deepen Defence Ties on IED Threats, Counterterrorism appeared first on Security Digest.

]]> Nigeria, Rwanda Deepen Military Ties with Cadet Exchanges, Defence Production Plans https://securitydigestng.com/2026/10/19/nigeria-rwanda-deepen-military-ties-with-cadet-exchanges-defence-production-plans/ Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:46:36 +0000 https://securitydigestng.com/?p=24578 Nigeria, Rwanda Deepen Military Ties with Cadet Exchanges, Defence Production Plans COAS Shaibu proposes four-year military academy training for Nigerian cadets in Rwanda, expanded counterterrorism cooperation and joint defence manufacturing initiatives. Nigeria and Rwanda are taking steps to strengthen military cooperation through proposed cadet exchange programmes, expanded counterterrorism training and collaboration in indigenous defence production. […]

The post Nigeria, Rwanda Deepen Military Ties with Cadet Exchanges, Defence Production Plans appeared first on Security Digest.

]]> Nigerian Army, Denmark Move to Deepen Defence Cooperation https://securitydigestng.com/2026/10/16/nigerian-army-denmark-move-to-deepen-defence-cooperation/ Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:16:31 +0000 https://securitydigestng.com/?p=24553 Nigerian Army, Denmark Move to Deepen Defence Cooperation Shaibu seeks enhanced intelligence sharing, tactical training and technology-driven security solutions The Nigerian Army and the Kingdom of Denmark are exploring opportunities to deepen defence cooperation, with emphasis on intelligence sharing, tactical training, professional military education and technology-driven responses to emerging security threats. The Chief of Army […]

The post Nigerian Army, Denmark Move to Deepen Defence Cooperation appeared first on Security Digest.

]]> COAS Calls for Multi-Domain Warfare as Army Expands to 12 Divisions https://securitydigestng.com/2026/10/12/coas-calls-for-multi-domain-warfare-as-army-expands-to-12-divisions/ Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:39:38 +0000 https://securitydigestng.com/?p=24539 COAS Calls for Multi-Domain Warfare as Army Expands to 12 Divisions The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has called for enhanced joint operations, intelligence sharing and multi-domain integration among the Armed Forces of Nigeria and other security agencies, saying the country’s evolving security threats require coordinated military capabilities and stronger inter-agency […]

The post COAS Calls for Multi-Domain Warfare as Army Expands to 12 Divisions appeared first on Security Digest.

]]> Nigeria, Bangladesh Deepen Defence Ties as Army Offers CT, Drone-Warfare Expertise https://securitydigestng.com/2026/10/08/nigeria-bangladesh-deepen-defence-ties-as-army-offers-ct-drone-warfare-expertise/ Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:41:20 +0000 https://securitydigestng.com/?p=24525 Nigeria, Bangladesh Deepen Defence Ties as Army Offers CT, Drone-Warfare Expertise By Chidi Omeje Nigeria and Bangladesh are moving to deepen bilateral defence cooperation, with particular emphasis on counter-terrorism, counter-insurgency, drone warfare, professional military education and strategic leadership development. The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, disclosed this on Thursday, October 8, […]

The post Nigeria, Bangladesh Deepen Defence Ties as Army Offers CT, Drone-Warfare Expertise appeared first on Security Digest.

]]> The Armed Forces and Nigeria at 66: What Does History Say? By Chidi Omeje https://securitydigestng.com/2026/10/01/the-armed-forces-and-nigeria-at-66-what-does-history-say-by-chidi-omeje-2/ Thu, 01 Oct 2026 05:20:44 +0000 https://securitydigestng.com/?p=24473 The Armed Forces and Nigeria at 66: What Does History Say? By Chidi Omeje As Nigeria marks its 66th Independence Anniversary today, 1 October 2026, the Nigerian Armed Forces occupy a complicated but ultimately important place in the country’s national story. Their record cannot be reduced either to military heroism or to the darker history […]

The post The Armed Forces and Nigeria at 66: What Does History Say? By Chidi Omeje appeared first on Security Digest.

]]> The Armed Forces and Nigeria at 66: What Does History Say? https://securitydigestng.com/2026/10/01/the-armed-forces-and-nigeria-at-66-what-does-history-say-2/ Thu, 01 Oct 2026 05:15:52 +0000 https://securitydigestng.com/?p=24471 The Armed Forces and Nigeria at 66: What Does History Say? By Chidi Omeje As Nigeria marks its 66th Independence Anniversary today, 1 October 2026, the Nigerian Armed Forces occupy a complicated but ultimately important place in the country’s national story. Their record cannot be reduced either to military heroism or to the darker history […]

The post The Armed Forces and Nigeria at 66: What Does History Say? appeared first on Security Digest.

]]> The Armed Forces and Nigeria at 66: What Does History Say? By Chidi Omeje https://securitydigestng.com/2026/10/01/the-armed-forces-and-nigeria-at-66-what-does-history-say-by-chidi-omeje/ Thu, 01 Oct 2026 05:08:19 +0000 https://securitydigestng.com/?p=24470 The Armed Forces and Nigeria at 66: What Does History Say? By Chidi Omeje As Nigeria marks its 66th Independence Anniversary today, 1 October 2026, the Nigerian Armed Forces occupy a complicated but ultimately important place in the country’s national story. Their record cannot be reduced either to military heroism or to the darker history […]

The post The Armed Forces and Nigeria at 66: What Does History Say? By Chidi Omeje appeared first on Security Digest.

]]> The Armed Forces and Nigeria at 66: What Does History Say? https://securitydigestng.com/2026/10/01/the-armed-forces-and-nigeria-at-66-what-does-history-say/ Thu, 01 Oct 2026 05:01:35 +0000 https://securitydigestng.com/?p=24467 The Armed Forces and Nigeria at 66: What Does History Say? By Chidi Omeje As Nigeria marks its 66th Independence Anniversary today, 1 October 2026, the Nigerian Armed Forces occupy a complicated but ultimately important place in the country’s national story. Their record cannot be reduced either to military heroism or to the darker history […]

The post The Armed Forces and Nigeria at 66: What Does History Say? appeared first on Security Digest.

]]>