Nigeria's Tinubu approves army expansion to 12 divisions with 28,000 new recruits
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Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has approved an expansion of the country's army from eight to twelve divisions, along with the recruitment of 28,000 new soldiers. The decision, announced by the presidency on Friday, aims to enhance the government's capacity to address ongoing security challenges in the country.
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Increase in military divisions from 8 to 12
The expansion includes the recruitment of 28,000 additional personnel.
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The expansion is intended to bolster the government's response to persistent security threats.
The Straits Times- Increase in military divisions from 8 to 12
- Addition of 28,000 troops
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Loaded language removedJuly 24 - Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has approved an expansion of the army to 12 divisions from eight and the recruitment of 28,000 additional personnel, the presidency said on Friday, as the government seeks to bolster its response to persistent security threats.
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The expansion is intended to bolster the government's response to persistent security threats.
The Straits TimesNigerian President Bola Tinubu approved an expansion of the army to 12 divisions from eight.
The Straits TimesThe expansion includes the recruitment of 28,000 additional personnel.
The Straits TimesThe approval was announced by the presidency on Friday.
The Straits Times