…As Army seeks stronger partnership The United States has set aside $413.046 million (about ₦587 billion) for security and counter-insurgency operations in Nigeria and other African countries in 2026, as insecurity worsens across West Africa. The allocation is contained in the US National Defence Authorisation Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026, approved under the operation and maintenance component of the US Africa Command, (AFRICOM). The funding comes amid persistent insurgency, banditry and violent extremism across the region, as well as renewed US-backed counter-terrorism efforts, including recent strikes on terrorist hideouts…
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