The Federal Government has earmarked over N13.12bn for the procurement of arms, ammunition and related equipment for Nigeria’s security agencies in the 2026 appropriation bills. The Nigerian Air Force accounts for the largest share of the allocation, with N6.13bn set aside for various aircraft platforms, arms and ammunition. The Nigerian Immigration Service has been allocated N702.7m for arms, ammunition, webbing and ballistic protection equipment, while the Nigeria Police Force will receive N1.03bn for arms, ammunition and protective gear. The Department of State Services is expected to spend N1bn on arms and ammunition under the 2026 budget. Analysts note that unless further procurements are approved, Nigeria’s arms acquisition spending could decline further in 2026 despite mounting security challenges across the country.

Source: Punch January 29, 2026 04:35 UTC