# Nigeria's president approves biggest military expansion in years

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has approved the largest military expansion in recent history, including new personnel and equipment. The move aims to address growing security challenges from insurgent groups like Boko Haram and bandits. This significantly boosts Nigeria's defense capacity and regional stability efforts.

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### World
- [BBC World](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwymjx3nrxvo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:22:56 GMT