New Nigerian Army Divisions, Bold Reforms and the Contiguity Question

President Bola Tinubu’s decision to expand the Nigerian Army from eight to 12 divisions marks one of the boldest restructurings of the military in recent years, aimed at decentralising command,

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August 10, 2026 · 01:46 · 5 min read

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President Bola Tinubu’s decision to expand the Nigerian Army from eight to 12 divisions marks one of the boldest restructurings of the military in recent years, aimed at decentralising command,

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