President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has approved a new salary structure for personnel of the Nigerian Armed Forces, with monthly salaries now ranging from ₦198,000 to ₦751,000, depending on rank.
This, is part of movea aimed at improving troop welfare and boosting morale in the fight against insecurity.
According to a statement issued on Tuesday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the new pay package, which will take effect from September 1, 2026, will benefit approximately 250,000 military personnel.
Under the approved salary structure, senior officers above the rank of Colonel, including Brigadier Generals, Major Generals, Lieutenant Generals and Generals, will earn up to ₦751,000 monthly.
Personnel from Colonel down to Warrant Officer will receive salaries of up to ₦547,000, while those from Private to Staff Sergeant will earn between ₦198,000 and ₦330,000 monthly under the new package.