The United States Mission to Nigeria has expanded its military support for Nigeria, reinforcing a long-standing partnership aimed at enhancing Nigeria’s counterterrorism capabilities. “The exercise reflected decades of cooperation focused on training, capacity building, and operational readiness. According to the mission, this week, approximately 100 U.S. military personnel arrived in Nigeria to provide further training and technical assistance, underscoring continued collaboration in the fight against terrorism. “The exercise reflected decades of U.S.–Nigeria military cooperation focused on training and capacity building. The U.S. and Nigeria have collaborated militarily for decades, primarily focusing on training Nigerian troops, improving operational planning, and counterterrorism readiness.

Source: Punch February 26, 2026 02:17 UTC