COAS Seeks Increased Private Sector Investment in Military Infrastructure, Veterans’ Welfare

COAS Seeks Increased Private Sector Investment in Military Infrastructure, Veterans’ Welfare

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has called for greater private sector investment in military infrastructure, personnel welfare and support for veterans as part of efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s security and operational capabilities. Shaibu made the call on Friday while receiving the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Abdul Samad Rabiu Africa Initiative (ASR Africa), Dr Ubon Udoh, and his delegation […]

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COAS Commits to Strengthening Army University Through Education, Innovation

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Army's commitment to human capital development, describing investment in education, research, innovation and technology as vital to strengthening national security and building a combat-ready force. Shaibu gave the assurance on Wednesday while receiving the Governing Council and Management Team of the Nigerian Army University Biu (NAUB) during a courtesy visit to the […]

July 16, 2026 16

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NADCEL 2026: COAS Commissions Schools, Town Hall, Borehole in Rivers

By Zainab Uzomah | Abuja The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has commissioned a series of community development projects in Rivers State, reaffirming the Nigerian Army's commitment to strengthening civil-military relations through people-centred security initiatives. The projects, inaugurated on Sunday as part of activities marking the Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL) 2026, include renovated community secondary schools in Obio/Akpor and Khana Local Government Areas, a community […]

July 6, 2026 25

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NADCEL 2026: COAS Identifies Operations, Troop Welfare as Key to National Security

By Zainab Uzomah | Abuja The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has identified operational effectiveness, manpower development, personnel welfare and sound administration as the key pillars driving the Nigerian Army's transformation into a professional and combat-ready force capable of addressing the country's security challenges. According to a statement issued by the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Colonel Appolonia Anele, the COAS made the remarks during […]

July 6, 2026 13

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NADCEL 2026: Fallen Heroes’ Patriotism Continues to Inspire Troops, Says COAS

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has said the patriotism, selfless service and courage of Nigeria's fallen military heroes remain a source of inspiration to officers and soldiers of the Nigerian Army. According to a statement signed by the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Colonel Appolonia Anele, the COAS made the remark on Sunday during the Interdenominational Church Service held at […]

June 28, 2026 28

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COAS Commissions Wargaming Centre to Enhance Military Preparedness

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Nigerian Army has inaugurated a state-of-the-art Wargaming Centre at the Army War College Nigeria (AWCN), Asokoro, Abuja, to strengthen strategic planning, operational analysis and military decision-making in response to emerging security challenges. The facility was commissioned on Thursday by the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, as part of efforts to enhance professional military education and build a more adaptive and combat-ready force. […]

June 28, 2026 14

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COAS Reaffirms Nigerian Army’s Commitment to Strategic Partnerships for National Security

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Army's commitment to strengthening collaboration with strategic stakeholders, veterans and international partners to address the country's evolving security challenges. Lieutenant General Shaibu stated this on Wednesday while receiving the leadership of the Royal College of Defence Studies (RCDS) Alumni Association of Nigeria, led by its President, Major General OO Oshinowo (Rtd), during a […]

June 25, 2026 35

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COAS Charges New Soldiers to Defeat Terrorists, Uphold Professionalism

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has urged newly recruited soldiers of the Nigerian Army to confront terrorists and other criminal elements decisively while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and respect for human rights. According to a statement signed by the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Colonel Appolonia Anele, the Army Chief gave the charge on Saturday during the Passing Out […]

June 22, 2026 11

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COAS Reaffirms Commitment to Troops’ Welfare at Eid-el-Kabir Luncheon in Nasarawa

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has reaffirmed that the welfare of officers and soldiers remains a top priority under his command philosophy, as troops of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) celebrated Eid-el-Kabir in Doma, Nasarawa State. Represented by the Chief of Civil-Military Affairs, Major General Musa Etsu-Ndagi, during the 2026 Eid-el-Kabir Luncheon held at Central Primary School, Doma, the COAS described the […]

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