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Tinubu plans to modernize the Nigerian Army through the revitalization of DICON, a state-run corporation, with events held in Rivers State.
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Updated Jul 6
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What happened
Tinubu plans to modernize the Nigerian Army through the revitalization of DICON, a state-run corporation, with events held in Rivers State.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- The Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) is advancing plans to increase local production of defense equipment.Sub-event
- The Chief of Army Staff spoke in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, providing political will, resources, and policy guidance.Sub-event
Tinubu plans to modernize the Nigerian Army using DICON in Rivers State.1 source
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The entities involved
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Nigeria
sovereign state in West Africa
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Nigerian Army
land warfare branch of Nigeria's military
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Bola Ahmed Tinubu
12th Governor of Lagos (1999–2007) and President of Nigeria since 2023
- Joash Amupitan is the INEC Chairman, the Governor of Adamawa State visited the FCT Minister, President's statements are made in Nigeria, and Bayo Onanuga serves as Special Adviser to the President.
- President Tinubu signed tax laws for reform, which are being adopted by multiple Nigerian states, including Niger, Enugu, Kogi, Adamawa, and Kaduna.
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