Buratai hails Tinubu over pay rise for military personnel

According to him, the highest increment for junior personnel is a direct recognition of those who bear the greatest burden in the nation's counter-insurgency and internal security operations.

The pay raises of up to 80% for members of the Nigerian armed forces come as Islamist insurgents such as Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province continue their attacks in the country.

ABUJA, Aug 4 - Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has approved pay rises of up to 80% for members of the armed forces, the presidency said on Tuesday, in a move aimed at boosting troop welfare as the country battles insurgency, banditry and kidnappings.