Nigerian Army
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Nov- 2024 -18 NovemberAfrica
Jihadists Kill Five Nigerian Troops in Raid on Base
Attackers from an Islamic State-affiliated jihadist group killed five Nigerian soldiers in a raid on a military base near the Niger border.
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Sep- 2024 -25 SeptemberAfrica
Nigerian Army to Buy Indian Attack Helicopters: Report
The Nigerian Army is close to acquiring a batch of four Light Combat Helicopters from India, according to Indian media.
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4 SeptemberTerrorism
At Least 81 Killed in Nigeria in Suspected Boko Haram Attack: Officials
At least 81 people died and several were missing after an attack by suspected Boko Haram jihadists in Nigeria's northeastern Yobe State.
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Jun- 2024 -21 JuneAfrica
Nigeria Announces ‘Overambitious’ Plan to Buy 50 Military Aircraft
Nigeria has announced plans to further boost its counter-terrorism capabilities by procuring 50 new military aircraft.
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11 JuneAfrica
Nigerian Army to Receive More Tactical Vehicles for Counter-Terrorism Ops
The Nigerian Army will soon receive an additional fleet of tactical armored vehicles to boost its capability in combating various security challenges.
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May- 2024 -10 MayAfrica
Nigerian Military Receives 20 Armored Personnel Carriers
Nigeria’s defense ministry has handed over 20 newly-acquired armored personnel carriers to the country’s armed forces.
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Apr- 2024 -4 AprilAfrica
Nigerian Army to Power Vehicles With Natural Gas
The Nigerian Army has signed an agreement to convert 30 of its petrol-powered vehicles to compressed natural gas-powered capabilities.
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Feb- 2024 -29 FebruaryAfrica
Nigeria Acquiring CN235-220 Military Transport Aircraft From Indonesia
An African aviation firm Allied Aeronautics is procuring four CN235-220 transport aircraft for the Nigerian Army.
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Oct- 2023 -3 OctoberAfrica
Nigeria Acquires 12 Attack Helos to Bolster Counter-Terrorism Punch
The Nigerian Army has bought 12 attack helicopters from MD Helicopters to arm its newly-formed army aviation unit.
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