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Tinubu Bows To Trump, Sidelines French Defence Contractors In Nigeria – Report

Global UpfrontFeb 12, 2025February 12, 20250

In a stunning geopolitical maneuver, US President Donald Trump’s strategic push for American defense dominance has led to Nigerian military contracts favoring US-produced rifles over

Opinion: Dr Bello Matawalle – The Architect Of Defence Reforms, DICON in Perspective

Global UpfrontAug 30, 2024August 30, 20240

By Haliru Aliyu The Honourable Minister of State for Defence H.E. Dr. Bello Muhammed Matawalle MON has emerged as a key driver of Nigeria’s defence

New Beginning For DICON@60

Global UpfrontAug 30, 2024August 30, 20240

Daily Trust Editorial of Friday August 30, 2024 The Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria’s (DICON) 60th anniversary ceremonies were held on August 9-15, 2024. With

DICON, Ministry of Defence, NASENI Sign MOU To Enhance Establishment Of Nigeria’s Military Industrial Complex

Global UpfrontAug 15, 2024August 15, 20240

In a groundbreaking move, Nigeria’s Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) and Ministry of Defence on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the

Tinubu Orders Mass Production Of DICON’s BAT-1 Specialised Assault Rifle For Nigerian Military

Global UpfrontAug 14, 2024August 14, 20240

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday ordered the mass production of BAT-1 Specialised Assault Rifle being produced by Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON), saying

DICON at 60: Defence Minister Says Nigeria Targets 100% Local Defence Equipment Production

Global UpfrontAug 12, 2024August 12, 20240

Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Matawalle says “the new DICON Act 2023 has the potential to significantly contribute to Nigeria’s national development and

DICON @ 60: Matawalle Kicks Off Anniversary Commemoration Activities

Global UpfrontAug 9, 2024August 9, 20240

Minister of State for Defence Dr. Bello Muhammed Matawalle, is slated to begin activities for the 60th anniversary commemoration events, beginning with a major address

Defence Ministry Open For Collaboration on Military Equipment Production, Research And Conflict Resolution, Says Minister

Global UpfrontJul 18, 2024July 18, 20240

Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, on Thursday urged the Federal University Dutse (FUD), Jigawa State to partner with the Ministry Defence on Conflict resolution

Defence Minister Commends Armed Forces of Nigeria, Says Security Has Improved Under Tinubu

Global UpfrontApr 5, 2024April 5, 20240

Minister of Defence, Muhammed Badaru Abubabar, has commended the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) in their renewed fight against insecurity, saying that Nigeria’s security situation

DICON: Defence Minister Badaru Tours Facilities, Says Nigeria Poised For Self-reliance In Defence Equipment Production

Global UpfrontMar 1, 2024March 1, 20240

Minister of Defence, Muhammed Badaru Abubakar, has said that the new Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) bill signed into law by President Bola Ahmed