President Tinubu has approved a salary increase for military officers.
Adebayo Gbeja
Editor • Aug 4, 2026 • 1 min read
Under the new arrangement, which becomes effective from September 1, officers above the rank of colonel will enjoy a 30 per cent salary increase. This applies to Brigadier-Generals, Major-Generals, Lieutenant Generals, and Generals.
Personnel from colonel down to warrant officer will have a 50 per cent increase, while Private to Staff Sergeant will have an 80 per cent increase.
The new pay package will increase the yearly salary bill for the country's armed forces personnel from N660 billion to N924 billion
