Tinubu set to raise military salaries after N49k→N100k increase

Defence Minister General Christopher Musa (retd) announced on July 28, 2026 that President Bola Tinubu will soon announce a salary increase for Nigerian Armed Forces personnel. Speaking through his media aide Leah Katung-Babatunde, Musa said the move continues the government’s push to improve troop welfare. He recalled that when he was Chief of Defence Staff, soldiers’ basic pay was raised from ₦49,000 to ₦100,000 about two years ago, and that effort is now being renewed to secure an even better package. Musa did not disclose the proposed new amount or a timeline, only saying that 'further efforts are underway to increase it again.' The announcement signals the administration’s commitment to rewarding military sacrifice, which could boost morale and affect defence budget discussions. For anyone with family in the forces, or those following defence spending, the pending raise is worth watching—though exact figures and effective date remain pending official confirmation.

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/07/28/tinubu-to-increase-salaries-of-military-personnel-defense-minister/