Nigerian soldiers are set to receive their second pay rise in under two months, with President Bola Tinubu approving salary increases of up to 80% for the country's lowest-ranking troops, effective from September. The announcement follows a July increase by the defence minister that raised monthly pay for privates from $36 to $73. Tinubu approves 80% salary increase for Nigeria's lowest-ranking soldiersSource: Getty ImagesBBC reported that the increases are structured across military grades, with junior personnel receiving the largest percentage gains. Privates up to staff sergeants will receive an 80% rise, warrant officers up to colonels will see a 50% increase, and brigadier generals up to generals will receive a 30% uplift. Tinubu framed the increases as recognition of troops confronting what he called "the scourge of banditry, kidnapping and terrorism."