Nigeria approves largest military expansion in decades

Nigeria's president has approved the largest military expansion the country has seen in recent times, amid intense pressure to address a range of armed groups carrying out attacks on civilians. The government has faced mounting criticism for its inability to curb the widespread violence across multiple regions. Specific details on the scale and budget of the expansion were not disclosed in the announcement.

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🪖 Military Nigeria approves its largest military expansion in years to tackle armed groups BBC World · 21h ago 🌍 World Nigerian Forces Rescue 39 Schoolchildren and 5 Teachers Abducted in Oyo State Al Jazeera · 13d ago 🌍 World Nigerian army kills over 300 bandits in two-day Zamfara operation The Guardian World · 14d ago