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Badaru Calls For Enhanced Defence Industry Collaboration Between Nigeria, Pakistan, Says Pakistan’s Counterterrorism experience Worth Of Emulation

Global UpfrontApr 12, 2025April 12, 20250

Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has called for enhanced cooperation towards strengthening the defence capabilities and strategic collaboration between Nigeria and the Armed Forces

Implications Of Niger’s Withdrawal From The Multinational Joint Task Force

Global UpfrontApr 2, 2025April 2, 20250

By Dr Joshua Olusegun Bolarinwa The withdrawal of the Niger Republic from the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) may impede the counterterrorism and counterinsurgency efforts

U.S. Funding Cuts May Affect Nigeria’s Fight Against Terrorism. Here’s How

Global UpfrontMar 12, 2025March 12, 20250

Al Chukwuma Okoli, Federal University Lafia The United States decision to cut international aid funding will affect Nigeria in various ways. One is in the

Sahelian Nations’ Withdrawal from Regional Bodies Weakens Counterterrorism Fight

Global UpfrontMar 11, 2025March 11, 20250

By ADF As the Sahel’s three junta-led governments increasingly turn inward, their absence from regional organizations is hampering counterterrorism efforts across West Africa, according to

U.S. Commends NAF CounterTerrorism Operations, Discuss Strengthening Of Security Cooperation

Global UpfrontMar 5, 2025March 5, 20250

A United States (U.S.) delegation has met with senior officials of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), commending the NAF for its relentless commitment and significant

The Deradicalization Dilemma: Nigeria’s Counterterrorism Challenge

Global UpfrontFeb 20, 2025February 20, 20250

Newspot Nigeria Editorial of February 20, 2025 The Nigerian Defence Headquarters’ recent decision to rehabilitate 800 surrendered Boko Haram fighters has ignited intense debate over

Nigerian Air Force Hopes to Create ‘Golden Era’ With Aircraft Acquisition

Global UpfrontFeb 13, 2025February 13, 20250

ADF STAFF Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar recently said the Nigerian Air Force is experiencing a “Golden Era,” marked by the acquisition of advanced platforms, including

U.S. Says Troops, Equipment Leaving Niger Republic Bases This Weekend Ahead Of September 15 Deadline

Global UpfrontJul 6, 2024July 6, 20240

The U.S. will remove all its forces and equipment from a small base in Niger this weekend and fewer than 500 remaining troops will leave

U.S. Africa Command Commander Defends U.S. Counterterrorism Strategy In Africa

Global UpfrontMay 31, 2024May 31, 20240

The head of the U.S. military in Africa vigorously defended the country’s counterterrorism strategy on the continent and vowed to press forward with it despite

ECOWAS Leaders End Abuja Summit, Readies Counterterrorism Standby Force, Pledges Gradual Easing Of Sanctions On Niger Republic

Global UpfrontDec 10, 2023December 10, 20230

ECOWAS leaders ended its 64th ordinary session of the Authority of Heads of State and Government on Sunday in Abuja, resolving to urgently review efforts