Nigeria's Tinubu approves military pay rise as security challenges persist

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has approved military pay raises of up to 80% for members of the country's armed forces. The salary increases take effect as security challenges persist across the nation.

The pay adjustment comes amid ongoing security threats from Islamist insurgent groups, including Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), which continue to carry out attacks within Nigeria.