Nigeria Boosts Military Spending Ahead of January Elections

Foreign Policy · first seen 17.09.2026

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has significantly increased military spending to combat insecurity ahead of the upcoming January elections.

Bola Tinubu increased military spending ahead of January elections.
The spending surge aims to address insecurity in Nigeria.

Sources

Foreign Policy — What’s Behind Nigeria’s Military Spending Spree

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