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Nigeria’s DICON, UNICCON Demonstrate Counter-drone System

Global UpfrontJan 26, 2026January 26, 20260

The Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON), in collaboration with the UNICCON Group of companies recently conducted a live presentation of an integrated drone detection

Ministries Of Defence, Steel Development Sign MOU, Matawalle Says Nigeria Set To Be “A Proud Producer Of Military Hardwares”

Global UpfrontNov 11, 2025November 11, 20251

Nigeria’s Ministries of Defence and Steel Development has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on local production of military hardwares with Minister of State for

Time To End The Ordnance Tragedies

Global UpfrontOct 2, 2025October 2, 20251

Daily Trust Editorial, Thursday October 2, 2025 The massive explosion that recently rocked the premises of the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) in Kaduna

Ordinance Explosion: Matawalle Visits DICON, Assures On Safety Protocols

Global UpfrontSep 22, 2025September 22, 20250

Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Mohammed Matawalle, on Sunday visited the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) Kaduna facility following an ordnance explosion

CDS Institutes Board of Inquiry On Ordinance Explosion, Death At DICON Headquarters

Global UpfrontSep 21, 2025September 21, 20250

Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa has ordered immediate institution of Board of Inquiry into the explosion that rocked the headquarters of the

DICON, Oida Energy Sign MOU On Nigeria’s First In-Country Oilfield Shaped Charge Manufacturing Facility

Global UpfrontSep 19, 2025September 19, 20250

the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) and Oida Energy Limited have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish the country’s first in-country oilfield

Ambassador Aduda In British House Of Lords, Calls For Enhanced UK-Nigeria Defence Collaboration

Global UpfrontJul 18, 2025July 18, 20250

Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Defence, Ambassador Gabriel Tanimu Aduda, has called for strengthened defence collaboration between the United Kingdom (UK) and Nigeria. Ambassador Aduda, a

Nigeria: Terrorists Don’t Have Better Weapons Than Military, Defence Minister Asserts

Global UpfrontMay 8, 2025May 8, 20250

Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru, on Wednesday dismissed insinuations by Nigerians especially the House of Representatives that terrorist groups operating within the nation’s borders have

Matawalle In China As DICON, Chinese Arms Manufacturer Sign MoU On Local Manufacture Of Nigeria’s Defence Needs

Global UpfrontMay 7, 2025May 7, 20250

In a significant move to enhance Nigeria’s defence capabilities and strengthen strategic defence ties between Nigeria and China, Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello

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