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FG allocates N960bn for aircrafts, security equipment in 2025
The Federal Government of Nigeria has earmarked a total of N960bn for the maintenance of the country’s defence aircraft and the purchase of security equipment across various sectors in the 2025 fiscal year.
The agencies procuring this equipment include the Office of the National Security Adviser, Department of State Services (DSS), Nigerian Air Force, Nigerian Army, Nigerian Navy, Nigeria Police Force, and Nigeria Immigration Service, among others.
Although not explicitly stated in the proposed 2025 budget, the allocation of this amount could be linked to the government’s commitment to bolstering national security amid persistent challenges such as insurgency, banditry, and cyber threats.
In the breakdown, the Nigerian Defence Academy allocated N2,149,210,875 for security equipment, while the Nigerian Air Force budgeted N5,250,000,000 for security equipment and N70,450,575,356 for defence equipment.
The Nigerian Navy allotted N39,445,320,666 for defence equipment, while the Nigerian Army budgeted N4,873,731,363 for security equipment and N110,202,679,367 for defence equipment.
Others include the Ministry of Defence, which allocated N2,752,000,000 for defence equipment and N1,081,270,000 for security equipment, and the DSS, which earmarked N10,323,730,384 for security equipment.
The Nigeria Immigration Service had the largest single allocation with N438,817,624,296 for security equipment, while the Nigeria Correctional Service budgeted N1,231,334,077 for security equipment. The Ministry of Police Affairs allocated N62,508,813 for security equipment.
Additionally, the Nigeria Financial Intelligence Unit allocated N100,000,000 for security equipment, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps earmarked N82,165,473, while the National Security Adviser’s Office set aside N170,002,000,000 for security equipment.
For the maintenance and fuelling of the country’s security aircraft, the Nigerian Army allocated N8.3bn, while the Nigerian Navy voted N5.6bn, bringing the total to N13.9bn.
The Army also budgeted a total of N51.5bn for the procurement of arms and ammunition, N350m for 10,000 litres of Jet A-1 Bowser, N6bn for protective gear (ballistic helmets and ballistic vests), N2.9bn for uniforms and boots, and N19.1bn for unmanned aerial systems and additional ground stations.
Additionally, N14.4bn was budgeted for the procurement of EQ series 4×4 multifunctional vehicles and camel MRAPs, while N2.29bn was allocated for all types of vehicle tyres, including run-flat tyres.
Recall that in the first seven months of this year, the government spent N63.6bn to procure equipment and ammunition for the military and the Office of the National Security Adviser.
President Bola Tinubu, on December 18, presented a proposed N47.90tn 2025 budget to the National Assembly, describing it as the “Budget of Restoration: Securing Peace and Rebuilding Prosperity.” Out of the proposed sum, N4.91tn was allocated to defence and security, underscoring the administration’s focus on addressing the nation’s security challenges.
Finally, Minister of Power Adebayo Adelabu has resigned from President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet.
In a resignation letter dated April 22, 2026, and addressed to President Bola Tinubu, Adelabu said the decision would take effect from April 30, 2026, to allow for a smooth transition.
The letter, routed through the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, stated that he was stepping down with “a deep sense of honour and profound gratitude.”
He wrote, “I write with a deep sense of honour and profound gratitude to formally tender my resignation as the Honourable Minister of Power of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. This resignation is to take effect on 30th April 2026, in order to allow sufficient time for a smooth and orderly handover of responsibilities.”
Adelabu thanked the President for the opportunity to serve, describing his appointment as a privilege.
He said, “Your Excellency, I remain sincerely grateful for the privilege and confidence you reposed in me by appointing me to serve our great nation in this capacity.
It has been a rare honour to contribute to national development under your leadership and to play a role in advancing reforms in the power sector—one of the most critical foundations of Nigeria’s industrial growth and economic transformation.”
By Gloria Ikibah
As part of efforts to strengthen the country’s security architecture, President Bola Tinubu, has sent a formal communication to the House of Representatives on seeking legislative approval for the repeal and re-enactment of the Nigerian Police Trust Fund (NPTF) Establishment Act, 2025.
The request which was transmitted to the House for consideration and passage on Wednesday at plenary, underscores the need to improve the management and administration of the fund, enhance police training, and provide modern equipment for the Nigeria Police Force.
According to the letter,, the proposed amendment is aimed at boosting the operational capacity, accountability, and sustainability of the Police Trust Fund in line with current security challenges.
The President urged lawmakers to give the bill expeditious consideration, as the said the reform will improve the welfare of police personnel and support skill development across the force.
In another development, the House Committee on Rules and Business has moved to tighten legislative discipline, directing all standing and ad hoc committees to submit reports on bills and motions within set timelines in line with House procedures.
Chairman of the committee, Rep. Francis Uwaive, reminded all committee chairmen to treat all assigned matters within 30 days, with the risk of losing such assignments after 60 days if no progress is made, except where a short extension is granted.
A firm deadline has also been set for all outstanding reports, with the end of April 2026 as the cut-off point, and non-compliance attracting automatic discharge.
Amid the formal proceedings, lawmakers briefly paused to celebrate two members marking their birthdays, acknowledging their contributions to public service and national development.
The mood later shifted as the House paid tribute to a former member of the Fifth Assembly, observing a minute’s silence in his honour following his passing after a prolonged illness.
He was remembered for his dedication and service to his constituents in Benue State, with colleagues noting that his death represents a significant loss to the legislature and the country.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said on Wednesday that their naval forces stopped two ships attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz and directed them to the territorial waters of the Islamic Republic.
“The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps naval force this morning identified and stopped in the Strait of Hormuz two violating ships,” the Guards said in a statement.
“The two offending ships… were seized by the IRGC’s naval forces and directed to the Iranian coast.”
They identified one ship as “MSC-FRANCESCA”, which they said belonged “to the Zionist regime” in reference to Israel, and the other as “EPAMINONDAS”, which they said was “tampering with navigation systems and jeopardising maritime security.”
The Guards further warned against any action against the regulations imposed by the Islamic republic in the strait “as well as activities contrary to the safe passage” through the waterway.
Tehran has said vessels must seek permission to leave of enter the Gulf through Hormuz, through a route that in peacetime accounts for a fifth of the world’s oil and gas exports along with other vital commodities.
Source: AFP
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