Nigeria revises army training to combat terrorism

The Nigerian Army has revised its recruit training curriculum to strengthen the capacity of newly enlisted soldiers to effectively tackle terrorism, insurgency, and other emerging security threats nationwide. Maj.-Gen. Oluyemi Olatoye, Commandant of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), announced the curriculum update during the Beating of Retreat and Award Ceremony for the 90 Regular Recruits Intake at the Depot Nigerian Army in Zaria. He stated that the changes align recruit training with Nigeria's evolving security landscape and are part of broader efforts to end terrorism in the country.