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Tinubu Approves 30% to 80% Pay Rise for Armed Forces Personnel

Tinubu Approves 30% to 80% Pay Rise for Armed Forces Personnel

President Bola Tinubu has approved a new salary structure for Nigerian Armed Forces personnel, with increases ranging from 30% to 80% from September 1, 2026. Senior officers above the rank of colonel will receive a 30% increase. Personnel from colonel to warrant officer will get 50%, while junior ranks from private to staff sergeant will receive an 80% increase. About 250,000 Army, Navy and Air Force personnel are expected to benefit. The review will raise the Federal Government’s annual Armed Forces wage bill from ₦660 billion to ₦924 billion. The Presidency said the package is intended to improve troop welfare and morale as the military continues operations against terrorism, banditry, kidnapping and other security threats nationwide.

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K
kris

How will the September 1 implementation affect personnel across the different ranks, especially those receiving the higher end of the increase?

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T
tolu

Exactly, the key issue is how fairly the different percentage increases will be shared across ranks.

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jesse

The range is notable: senior officers above colonel get 30%, while other ranks can receive substantially more under the new structure.

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K
kunle

A pay rise is welcome, but the announcement will be judged mainly by whether the new salaries actually begin as stated in September.

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julia

Clear rank-by-rank breakdowns and prompt payment information would help personnel understand exactly what the approved structure means for them.

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