DEFENCE INDUSTRIES COROPORATION OF NIGERIA (DICON) Archives

Nigerian Army Receives New Vanqisher, Dagger APCs

Global UpfrontMar 23, 2026March 23, 20260

The Nigerian Army has taken delivery of more than half a dozen Vanquisher light armoured personnel carriers (APCs) manufactured locally by the Defence Industries Corporation

How Underground Gunsmiths Drive Nigeria’s Insecurity

Global UpfrontMar 14, 2026March 14, 20260

In a quiet community in Jos, north-central Nigeria, a middle-aged blacksmith uses an axe to scrape a tree branch into the shape of a rifle

Defence Stakeholders Push for Modern Shooting Ranges to Strengthen National Security

Global UpfrontMar 13, 2026March 13, 20260

Nigeria’s defence and security stakeholders have called for the establishment of modern shooting range infrastructure across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, describing

Nigeria: Army Takes Delivery Of 15 Locally-produced APCs

Global UpfrontMar 5, 2026March 5, 20260

The Nigerian Army has taken delivery of 15 locally manufactured Vanquisher Light Armoured Personnel Carriers (APCs) from the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON). An