Nigeria will raise the pay packages of military officers across all levels, offering fresh motivation to army personnel who are battling multiple security threats. Insurgent groups, such as Boko Haram and Islamic State affiliates, have caused widespread instability in Nigeria’s northeast for many years. In addition to being under-equipped in terms of intelligence and logistics, Nigeria’s army has had a problem with poor remuneration that impedes counter-terrorism campaigns. The change will raise Nigeria’s salary bill for the army by 40% to $680 million, Tinubu’s office said. The move follows an alleged coup plot last year that has led to military officers facing treason and terrorism charges.