Nigeria’s defence spending jumps 55% to $2.1bn — Report

Nigeria’s defence spending surged by 55% to $2.1 billion in 2025, driven by rising security threats, according to a new SIPRI report. Read the analysis.

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April 28, 2026 · 02:15 · 5 min read

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Nigeria’s defence spending surged by 55% to $2.1 billion in 2025, driven by rising security threats, according to a new SIPRI report. Read the analysis.

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