Nigeria's Largest Military Expansion: 28,000 New Soldiers and Four Army Divisions

President Bola Tinubu approved Nigeria's largest military expansion in recent history on July 24, 2026, adding 28,000 soldiers and four army divisions — the operational units that organize troops by region. The total rises to 12 divisions, easing a structure stretched across vast multi-state zones. It follows a November 2025 security emergency declaration amid kidnappings, bandit attacks, and insurgent activity nationwide.