MINISTER MATAWALLE LEADS NIGERIA’S DELEGATION TO SAHA EXPO 2026 IN TÜRKIYE
The Honourable Minister of State for Defence H. E. Dr. Bello Muhammed Matawalle, MON, led Nigeria’s delegation to SAHA Expo 2026, the global defence and aerospace exhibition held in Istanbul from 5th to 9th May 2026. The five-day exhibition attracted over 1,700 companies, including 263 international firms, and more than 30,000 industry professionals from over […]
NIGERIA, JORDAN SIGN MoU TO BOOST DEFENCE COOPERATION AND INTELLIGENCE SHARING
Nigeria and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen defence cooperation and enhance intelligence sharing between the two countries. The MoU was signed on Sunday, 10th May 2026, in Amman by Nigeria’s Minister of State for Defence H. E. Dr. Bello Muhammed Matawalle, MON, and Major General Yousef […]
FG REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO MAKING HYDROGRAPHY A NATIONAL PRIORITY
The Honourable Minister of State for Defence H. E. Dr. Bello Muhammad Matawalle, MON, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s hydrography system to support marine navigation, national defence, and the blue economy. Dr. Matawalle made this known while receiving the newly appointed Hydrographer of the Federation and Chief Executive Officer of the […]
THE HONOURABLE MINISTER OF STATE FOR DEFENCE H.E DR BELLO MATAWALLE MON RECEIVED THE CHAIRMAN OF THE NIGERIAN GOVERNORs’ FORUM (NGF)
THE HONOURABLE MINISTER OF STATE FOR DEFENCE H.E DR BELLO MATAWALLE MON RECEIVED THE CHAIRMAN OF THE NIGERIAN GOVERNORs’ FORUM (NGF) AND EXECUTIVE GOVERNOR OF KWARA STATE H.E ABDULRAZAQ IN HIS OFFICE AT SHIP HOUSE ABUJA.THE VISIT PROVIDED OPPORTUNITY FOR ROBUST AND STRATEGIC ENGAGEMENT.
THE HONOURABLE MINISTER OF DEFENCE, GENERAL CHRISTOPHER GWABIN MUSA (RTD), OFR, RECEIVED IN COURTESY THE NIGERIA MILITARY SCHOOL CLASS OF 1974–1979 AT SHIP HOUSE.
THE HONOURABLE MINISTER OF DEFENCE, GENERAL CHRISTOPHER GWABIN MUSA (RTD), OFR, RECEIVED IN COURTESY THE NIGERIA MILITARY SCHOOL CLASS OF 1974–1979 AT SHIP HOUSE. THE TEAM, LED BY AIR COMMODORE (RTD) PROFESSOR ISAAC ODUN-AYO, IS MADE UP OF EMINENT RETIRED SENIOR OFFICERS ACROSS SECTORS OFFERING SOLUTIONS IN THE AREAS OF SECURITY, HEALTH, AND TECHNOLOGY. THE […]
DEFENCE MINISTER COMMENDS NIGERIAN NAVY AT 70, REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO MARITIME SECURITY AND BLUE ECONOMY
The Honourable Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (Rtd), OFR, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to equipping the Nigerian Navy with the resources, capabilities, and enabling environment required to build a modern, technology-driven force capable of safeguarding Nigeria’s maritime interests. The Minister made this known as Special Guest of Honour at the 70th […]
DEFENCE MINISTER SAYS EDUCATION IS KEY TO COUNTERING TERRORISM AND EXTREMISM
The Honourable Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (Rtd), OFR, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to defeating terrorism and violent extremism by expanding access to quality education in underserved communities. The Minister made this known on Sunday, 7th June 2026, during the commissioning of the Kaduna Christian Academy in Ungwan Sunday, Sabon Tasha, […]
DEFENCE MINISTER URGES TECH SECTOR TO DEVELOP INDIGENOUS SECURITY SOLUTIONS
The Honourable Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (Rtd), OFR, has called on Nigerian innovators, startups, and researchers to direct their expertise toward developing homegrown solutions to the nation’s security challenges. Speaking at the Omniverse Africa 3.0 Summit in Lagos, General Musa said national security in the 21st century could no longer depend solely […]
THE PERMANENT SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, MR. RICHARD PHEELANGWAH, RECEIVED A DELEGATION FROM THE NATIONAL DEFENCE COLLEGE (NDC), NEW DELHI, INDIA, TODAY 1ST OF JUNE 2026 AT SHIP HOUSE, ABUJA.
THE PERMANENT SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, MR. RICHARD PHEELANGWAH, RECEIVED A DELEGATION FROM THE NATIONAL DEFENCE COLLEGE (NDC), NEW DELHI, INDIA, TODAY 1ST OF JUNE 2026 AT SHIP HOUSE, ABUJA. THE VISIT PROVIDED AN OPPORTUNITY FOR STRATEGIC ENGAGEMENT AND FRUITFUL DISCUSSIONS ON DEFENCE ADMINISTRATION, INSTITUTIONAL COOPERATION, AND OTHER AREAS OF MUTUAL INTEREST BETWEEN THE FEDERAL […]
THE HONOURABLE MINISTER OF DEFENCE GENERAL C.G MUSA (rtd) OFR TODAY JOINED THE PRESIDENT AND COMMANDER IN CHIEF OF THE ARMED FORCES PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU GCFR TO COMMEMORATE THE NIGERIAN NAVY 70TH ANNIVERSARY IN LAGOS
THE HONOURABLE MINISTER OF DEFENCE GENERAL C.G MUSA (rtd) OFR TODAY JOINED THE PRESIDENT AND COMMANDER IN CHIEF OF THE ARMED FORCES PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU GCFR TO COMMEMORATE THE NIGERIAN NAVY 70TH ANNIVERSARY IN LAGOS.THE HONOURABLE MINISTER PARTICIPATED IN OTHER ACTIVITIES TO COMMEMORATE THE ANNIVERSARY LIKE THE FLEET REVIEW AND EXHIBITION AT EKO ATLANTIC […]
