Nigeria’s military spending jumps 55% amid rising insecurity — Report

Nigeria’s military expenditure surged sharply in 2025, rising by 55 per cent year-on-year to $2.1 billion, as worsening insecurity across the country forced increased defence spending. This is according to a new report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute. The report places Nigeria among the fastest-growing military spenders globally in 2025, highlighting how internal […]