Africa: All of Africa Today – August 5, 2026

Tinubu Approves Up to 80% Pay Rise for Nigerian Troops

President Bola Tinubu has approved a salary increase of between 30% and 80% for about 250,000 members of Nigeria’s Armed Forces, effective from 1 September. The move is expected to increase the military’s annual wage bill by N264 billion, from N660 billion to N924 billion. Junior soldiers, from private to staff sergeant, will receive the highest increase of 80%, while personnel from colonel to warrant officer will get 50%, and senior…