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Mechanisation Key to Attracting Youths, Empowering Women in Agriculture — Oluremi Tinubu

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ABUJA — September 10, 2026 — Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has stressed the importance of agricultural mechanisation in transforming the nation’s agricultural sector, saying it is critical to empowering women, attracting young people into farming and strengthening Nigeria’s food security. Oluremi Tinubu said modern farming methods and access to mechanised equipment would help reduce the physical burden associated with agriculture while improving productivity and making farming more attractive to the younger generation. According to her, women play a significant role in Nigeria’s agricultural value chain and should be supported with the tools, technology, financing and training required to expand their contributions to food production and economic development. She also emphasised the need to encourage youths to see agriculture as a viable and profitable career rather than relying solely on traditional farming practices. The First Lady noted that increased mec...
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Nigeria, UK Deepen Military Cooperation on Intelligence, Counter-Drone and Air Defence

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ABUJA — August 12, 2026
Nigeria and the United Kingdom are strengthening their military partnership, with both countries discussing expanded cooperation in intelligence sharing, advanced military training, counter-drone technology, air defence, surveillance and force protection.
The development followed a meeting between the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu, and the British Defence Adviser to Nigeria, Brig. Tom Harper, MBE, at Army Headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
Shaibu highlighted the growing complexity of Nigeria’s security environment, particularly the challenges of asymmetric warfare and difficult terrain in the North-East.
He said the Nigerian Army must further improve its intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities, while strengthening technical intelligence, aviation assets and round-the-clock operational awareness at the battalion level.
The Army’s expansion from eight to 12 divisions was also discussed. Shaibu stressed that the expansion would require stronger training structures, improved instructional capacity and enhanced Special Forces capabilities.
According to the Army, plans are also underway to strengthen the Doma training facility, preserve lessons learned from previous operations and digitise military archives to improve institutional knowledge and operational effectiveness.
The United Kingdom, through Brig. Harper, reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Nigeria under the Security and Defence Partnership.
British assistance is expected to include expanded train-the-trainer programmes covering combat drills, casualty care and advanced patrolling.
The two sides also considered possible UK support for a Forward Operating Base, counter-drone systems and expanded tactical intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities up to brigade level.
Defence procurement was another key area of discussion, including air defence systems, protected mobility vehicles and specialised ammunition support.
The expanded cooperation comes as Nigeria continues efforts to modernise its armed forces and strengthen its capacity to respond to complex security threats across the country’s various operational theatres.

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