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Nigeria's president orders a 80% salary increase for junior soldiers

Nigeria's president orders a 80% salary increase for junior soldiers
BBC World Wednesday 05 August 2026, 12:52 UTC 1 min read
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The announcement comes as Nigeria's security forces struggle to contain multiple threats.

The announcement comes as Nigeria's security forces struggle to contain multiple threats.
Nigeria (LOCATION)
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