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President Tinubu approves salary increases of 30% to 80% for 250,000 military personnelJunior soldiers receive the largest pay hikes, reflecting support for frontline operativesNew salary structure takes effect on September 1, boosting troop morale amidst national security challenges
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Thousands of Nigerian military personnel are set for a significant boost in earnings after President Bola Tinubu approved a sweeping salary increase ranging from 30% to 80% across the ranks of the Armed Forces.
The new pay structure, announced by the State House on August 4, 2026, will take effect from September 1, 2026, benefiting approximately 250,000 active personnel serving in the Nigerian Army, Navy, and Air Force.
President Bola Tinubu’s new military salary structure exposed. Credit: State HouseSource: Getty Images
The move represents one of the most substantial improvements in military welfare in recent years. It is
