The announcement was made through the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Media Centre, which published a graphic detailing the approved wage adjustments. Breakdown of President Bola Tinubu's new salary structure for Nigerian soldiers Photo Credit: @officialABATSource: TwitterMilitary salary increase: Impact of wage billThe pay review will take effect from September 1, 2026, and is expected to benefit more than 250,000 military personnel across the country. The Armed Forces wage bill will jump from ₦660 billion to ₦924 billion, representing an increase of ₦264 billion in annual personnel costs. Kudos to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for this move. The disclosure came during a one-day workshop for widows and wives of Armed Forces personnel held in Abuja.