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NASS joint committee turns down proposed Nigerian Air Force budget, demands review

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February 10, 2026

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The National Assembly joint Committee on Airfoce has rejected the proposed budget of the Nigerian Air Force, citing its inadequacy to effectively sustain the level of firepower required to combat insurgency across the country at this critical time.

The Committee noted that the proposed allocation is insufficient to meet the operational demands of the Air Force, particularly in light of ongoing security challenges.

As a result, the Committee resolved to constitute a mini-committee tasked with engaging the Federal Government, the Budget Office, and relevant legislative committees to work out a more realistic and sustainable budget framework.

Speaking with the media, the House Committee Chairman, Hon Kabir Alhassan stated that the revised budget proposal, when concluded, will be presented to the Joint Committee for consideration and approval, with the aim of strengthening the capacity of the Nigerian Air Force to effectively discharge its constitutional responsibilities.

In clarifying concerns surrounding the 2025 budget cycle, the House Committee Chairman explained that while a percentage of the capital components has been deferred to 2026 due to fiscal constraints, the funding level remains inadequate.

Hon Kabir emphasized that any funding eventually provided—particularly in 2026—must be sufficient to fully support the operational and strategic needs of the Air Force.

The Committee called on the Federal Government to provide maximum cooperation in this process, stressing that Nigerians urgently require decisive and adequately funded action to address the nation’s security challenges.

The Committee thanked stakeholders for their attention and cooperation and reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that national security institutions are properly funded in the interest of peace and stability.

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Senator Wadada promises to deepen legislative ties, stop inactivity

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7 hours ago

July 9, 2026

EMMANUEL AGAJI

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The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Inter-Parliamentary Affairs, Senator Aliyu Wadada has promised to revive the committee’s activities after acknowledging concerns over its prolonged inactivity.

Wadada spoke on Thursday at the end of the committee’s meeting in Abuja.

Specifically, the chairman admitted that the committee had been underutilised, noting that it had met only once in the last three years.

He, however, said issues responsible for the situation had been identified during a closed-door session and would be addressed.

“Of course I feel concerned about it, but when we got into the details in a closed-door meeting, we got to know where the problems are, and they will all be taken care of. The committee will be as active as it should always be,” he said.

Commenting further, the chairman said the committee would focus on its core mandate of promoting and strengthening legislative relations between Nigeria’s National Assembly and parliamentary bodies across the world.

According to him, the committee will deepen engagement with regional and international legislative institutions, including the ECOWAS Parliament, the Pan-African Parliament, the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), and other parliamentary organisations.

He disclosed that a new work plan had already been developed to guide the committee’s activities.

He added: “The direction is basically around the responsibilities of the committee, which is to promote and deepen legislative relationship within Nigeria and with other legislative bodies around the world”.

The chairman added that the committee’s first major activity would be a courtesy visit to the Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament in Nigeria as part of efforts to strengthen inter-parliamentary cooperation.

SINL NIgeria Online reports that Senator Wadada assured that the public would be kept informed of the committee’s activities as the new work plan is implemented.

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Just in: FG jerks up salaries soldiers to N100k monthly

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July 9, 2026

EMMANUEL AGAJI

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The Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, has revealed that the minimum monthly salary of Nigerian soldiers has increased to N100,000 after the Federal Government reviewed their welfare package.

Musa made the disclosure during an interview with News Central ahead of his appearance on the NC Exclusive programme.

He said the adjustment was part of efforts by the government to improve the living conditions of military personnel.

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The former Chief of Defence Staff, however, said the country’s defence sector still requires more funding despite the improvement in soldiers’ earnings and welfare.

He stated that the current defence budget remains inadequate, adding that more resources are needed to effectively support the armed forces and their operations.

Musa explained that soldiers who previously earned about N49,000 monthly now receive at least N100,000 following the salary review carried out by the government.

The minister also called for tougher punishment for kidnappers, saying stronger measures are needed to reduce the increasing cases of abduction across Nigeria.