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Nigerian President Tinubu Approves Significant Salary Increase for Armed Forces

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has approved a substantial salary increase for the Armed Forces, with some personnel receiving up to an 80% raise. This move is intended to boost troop morale amid ongoing security challenges in the country.

4 Aug, 19:58 — 5 Aug, 06:54
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jerusalem-postMostly Factual11h ago

Nigeria's Tinubu approves military pay rise as security challenges persist

The pay raises of up to 80% for members of the Nigerian armed forces come as Islamist insurgents such as Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province continue their attacks in the country.

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Premium TimesMostly Factual12h ago

Tinubu approves up to 80% salary increase for Nigerian soldiers

Junior soldiers, who make up much of the military’s frontline fighting force, received the largest percentage increase, suggesting the government is directing the biggest pay improvements to personnel most actively engaged in combat operations. The post Tinubu approves up to 80% salary increase for Nigerian soldiers appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Yakubu Mohammed

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punch-ngMostly Factual2h ago

Morning recap: Tinubu approves pay rise for 250,000 troops, doctors suspend strike after Presidency brokers truce, other top stories

President Tinubu approves a significant pay rise for 250,000 Nigerian troops. Doctors suspend strike after Presidency brokers truce. Get all the top storie Read More: https://punchng.com/morning-recap-tinubu-approves-pay-rise-for-250000-troops-doctors-suspend-strike-after-presidency-brokers-truce-other-top-stories/

By Punch Newspapers

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vanguard-ngMixed1h ago

Lawan hails Tinubu’s 30%-80% military salary increase, says move will boost troops’ morale

By Henry Umoru ABUJA — Former President of the Senate and Chairman of the Senate Committee on Defence, Senator Ahmad Lawan, has commended President Bola Tinubu for approving a salary increase of between 30 and 80 per cent for personnel of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, describing the move as a major morale booster for […] The post Lawan hails Tinubu’s 30%-80% military salary increase, says move will boost troops’ morale appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Nwafor

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myjoyonlineMixed4h ago

Nigeria’s Tinubu approves military pay rise as security challenges persist

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.

By Abubakar Ibrahim

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