The award was formally handed to Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at the Army Headquarters in Abuja. The Nigerian Army has been named Africa’s Best National Army in Counter-Terrorism Operations for 2025. It described the Nigerian Army as a benchmark for professional excellence and operational effectiveness in counter-terrorism across Africa. Receiving the award, Lieutenant General Shaibu said the honour reflected the courage and dedication of the men and women serving in the field. Nigerian Army establishes 4 new divisionsPreviously, Legit.ng reported that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the establishment of four new Nigerian Army divisions as part of a major reorganisation aimed at strengthening military operations across the country.