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Re: Nigeria Military Ranks 4th In Africa And 36th In The World by cyril83(m): 11:29am On Jan 20, 2013
Libkid: Upon on the gra gra and intimidation plus d hard training wey them dey give dis army ppl.na 4th dem fit carry bt anyway if them leave nigeria army and oda country army on one on one combat naija armies go kill ppl
simply bcoz they believe in juju coz they lack tactical training besides you dare not try american army or ussr with ur juju
Re: Nigeria Military Ranks 4th In Africa And 36th In The World by dnawah(m): 11:33am On Jan 20, 2013
Ganys: .......Choi...i thought Nigeria is The Giant of Africa shocked shocked shocked
Hmmm......Maybe we are the Giant in Corruption, Kidnapping, Armed Robbery and terrorism undecided undecided undecided
in population onlygrin
Re: Nigeria Military Ranks 4th In Africa And 36th In The World by Nobody: 11:34am On Jan 20, 2013
aribisala0:

I do not know where you get "BEST" from. Does the size of a military have anything to do with its quality in terms of skill or technology.

I believe you do not understand the information you are posting at all.
To say Nigeria's military ranks 4th in Africa is a very misleading statement. At one time Sadaam Hussein had one of the largest armies on the Planet. See how quickly America dismantled them.

The least you could say is that you are surprise as well as every other person besides this is the source of the information and you may either chose to accept or refute it.

Sources: US Library of Congress; CIA.gov/CIA World Factbook; EIA.gov; wikipedia.com; energy.eu; SIPRI.org.
Re: Nigeria Military Ranks 4th In Africa And 36th In The World by Ameboperoo(m): 11:37am On Jan 20, 2013
India ranked above uk, france, germany? I doubt this.
Re: Nigeria Military Ranks 4th In Africa And 36th In The World by Chongaiman: 11:41am On Jan 20, 2013
This could be likened to FIFA rankings. They are not absolute. Those who think Israel and co. should be ahead of India in military rankings must be poor students of geo-politics.

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Re: Nigeria Military Ranks 4th In Africa And 36th In The World by eDontey1(m): 11:44am On Jan 20, 2013
ThIs list is only correct with respect to what all these countries choose to declare....north korea, israel, iran etc have no reason to be in that position. Some of these countries manufacture weapon day in day out by theirselves so that no other country can easily know their military prowess
Re: Nigeria Military Ranks 4th In Africa And 36th In The World by Nobody: 11:51am On Jan 20, 2013
johndwayy: embarassedSo 9ja nor get money 2 buy submarine.....wetin dey happen sef.
them get the money, but ministers n senators will prefer to use it and buy house for their mistresses and children.
Re: Nigeria Military Ranks 4th In Africa And 36th In The World by UnimkeAk(m): 11:52am On Jan 20, 2013
lain: I doubt if even the americans can defeat nigeria in a conventional war strictly with the use of guns.. Our skin tough pass their own na

Guy abg lerra show me wer u bought dt weed that u jst finish smoking d stuff d high wella. How can say such a tin, America won't even sen dia army. Na just 2 snd 1 of dia spercial forces like green berets ,Us Marines or Navy seals etc and d will obiliterate our forces.
Re: Nigeria Military Ranks 4th In Africa And 36th In The World by Sagamite(m): 11:56am On Jan 20, 2013
Ranked 4th in Africa and 36th in the world for what?

Raape? Extrajudicial killings? Torture? Illiteracy? Abuse of human rights? War crimes?

Which one?

Trust me, if you are a local in most countries, you would have some regret if these wild barbarians came to your land.
Re: Nigeria Military Ranks 4th In Africa And 36th In The World by tintingz(m): 11:58am On Jan 20, 2013
Unimke_Ak:

Wer Ghana?? Hehehe!!
they are busy dancing azonto grin

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Re: Nigeria Military Ranks 4th In Africa And 36th In The World by Humblesam(m): 11:58am On Jan 20, 2013
cyril83: dey there dey press pimples, nigerian army engaging in a battle with american army is just like a rat daring cat "suicide mission they call it"
For ur dream abi? Well, too much of american war films dey worry you. Were naija army dey use leg enter,american army dey use machine,i swear. Go ask UN peace keepers in countries wer naija soldiers bn deployed,then u go knw say American dey doff thier hats 4 our soldier. If u can give naija army machines needed in this era,then no one wld dare our army....they are good,just the administration that is killing us here.So pls stop underating and belittling our Army. Am proud of them.

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Re: Nigeria Military Ranks 4th In Africa And 36th In The World by Nobody: 11:59am On Jan 20, 2013
Lol@ Nigeria and South Africa. It is surprising Ethiopians take security serious. Not in the case of Nigeria where the military officials would want to rule. Nigerian Active Fronline Personnel of 100,000(as at 2012) is dwarfed by Ethiopia 182,500(as at 2011).

Shame on the Nigerian military force for been so obsessed with president position and leaving the nation security at the mercy of weakness! I hope they sort themselves out and increase the manpower.
Re: Nigeria Military Ranks 4th In Africa And 36th In The World by Chongaiman: 11:59am On Jan 20, 2013
The excitable prince of fucktadry once again sailing in uncharted waters.

Sagamite: Ranked 4th in Africa and 36th in the world for what?

Raape? Extrajudicial killings? Torture? Illiteracy? Abuse of human rights? War crimes?

Which one?

Trust me, if you are a local in most countries, you would have some regret if these wild barbarians came to your land.
Re: Nigeria Military Ranks 4th In Africa And 36th In The World by marveouz: 11:59am On Jan 20, 2013
Toktee: Now i see why when cameron caugh,nigeria put her tail within her legs,we are just noise makers,is a hard truth

Nigeria noise makers? shocked....if not for Obj and co that sold bakassi to Cameroun.....Cameroun soldiers no dey try at all....even with France support....Its time we start appreciating what we have abeg.
Re: Nigeria Military Ranks 4th In Africa And 36th In The World by Nobody: 12:00pm On Jan 20, 2013
Chongaiman: ^^^
The excitable prince of fucktadry once again sailing in uncharted waters.
Shame on you too!
Check this out dude: https://www.nairaland.com/1168393/nigerian-soldiers-ambushed-okene-kogi
Re: Nigeria Military Ranks 4th In Africa And 36th In The World by FXKing2012(m): 12:01pm On Jan 20, 2013
This ranking is a pure sham! How can Ethiopia be ranked higher than SA?
Pure sham!
Re: Nigeria Military Ranks 4th In Africa And 36th In The World by aribisala0(m): 12:01pm On Jan 20, 2013
Rolling.:


The least you could say is that you are surprise as well as every other person besides this is the source of the information and you may either chose to accept or refute it.

Sources: US Library of Congress; CIA.gov/CIA World Factbook; EIA.gov; wikipedia.com; energy.eu; SIPRI.org.
There is nothing new so why should I be surprised you are misusing the word "BEST" and also misinterpreting the information. I am not disputing the information just YOUR INTERPRETATION. Does biggest mean best The question really is WHAT DOES THE INFORMATION MEAN
Does it separate Maritime from LAnd or Airbase capabilities. Does it mention whether the country manufactures or BUYS arms and what significance that might have.
Saudi Arabia spends more than many countries on arms but their strength is VERY DOUBTFUL

does it help us predict outcome if any of those on the list engage each other. Does it matter WHERE the engagement happens eg.

If the US were to engage Chinese forces in China will the outcome be the same as if they engage them in Mexico or in Burma.
A country may be very good in defending itself but have little offensive capability.


The facts are what they are but please eschew that word BEST that is YOUR OWN INTERPRETATION.
Some countries are very strong on water while others have next to No Naval capacity . Some countries can deploy outside their continent while others cannot.so the comparisons are meaningless in practice.
Can Nigeria go to war in Tanzania

Certainly American forces were NOT best in Vietnam and are struggling to be best in Afghanistan.

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Re: Nigeria Military Ranks 4th In Africa And 36th In The World by Ramtzy: 12:03pm On Jan 20, 2013
Abeg this ranking no follow for today's world.... See Egypt wey Iran go fit waka pass dey top Iran for ranking abi na North Korea military might una won take compare Saudi Arabia & Egypt...

See Afganistan sef dey top UAE, dey top Belgium, Portugal, Greece.... nawa oh!
I beg make una go sidon... ds one na ranking for country by country military budget in d world no be 4 power & might.....

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Re: Nigeria Military Ranks 4th In Africa And 36th In The World by Nobody: 12:03pm On Jan 20, 2013
marveouz:

Nigeria noise makers? shocked....if not for Obj and co that sold bakassi to Cameroun.....Cameroun soldiers no dey try at all....even with France support....Its time we start appreciating what we have abeg.
This is not a matter of appreciation, it is a matter of what we have as security against any nation within our continent. How ready and active is Nigeria military in Africa?
Re: Nigeria Military Ranks 4th In Africa And 36th In The World by Orpelin: 12:03pm On Jan 20, 2013
in any statistically analysis, we are to know and see all variable used but with the ranking is was not, so this is just a joke.
The GFP ranking makes use of over 40 factors to determine each nation's Power Index ("PwrIndx"wink score. From this score, the finalized ranking is generated. The factors are set within our
algorithm which provides a fair canvas and allows smaller,
technologically advanced nations to compete with larger, lesser-
developed ones. Additionally, various bonuses and penalties are added for refinement. In the end, we hope it presents an unbiased ranking and realistic outlook on the conventional military firepower and strength of a given country for a given year. At the very least, this list can be used to stir healthy debate amongst visitors to GFP & Nairaland.

http:www.globalfirepower.com/countries-listing.asp
Re: Nigeria Military Ranks 4th In Africa And 36th In The World by marveouz: 12:03pm On Jan 20, 2013
Humblesam:
For ur dream abi? Well, too much of american war films dey worry you. Were naija army dey use leg enter,american army dey use machine,i swear. Go ask UN peace keepers in countries wer naija soldiers bn deployed,then u go knw say American dey doff thier hats 4 our soldier. If u can give naija army machines needed in this era,then no one wld dare our army....they are good,just the administration that is killing us here.So pls stop underating and belittling our Army. Am proud of them.


Pls help me tell them....someone was comparing Cameroun Army and 9ja Army
Re: Nigeria Military Ranks 4th In Africa And 36th In The World by kcclink: 12:04pm On Jan 20, 2013
all this countries no get work.
Re: Nigeria Military Ranks 4th In Africa And 36th In The World by abrahym(m): 12:04pm On Jan 20, 2013
good development
Re: Nigeria Military Ranks 4th In Africa And 36th In The World by Humblesam(m): 12:09pm On Jan 20, 2013
Toktee: Now i see why when cameron caugh,nigeria put her tail within her legs,we are just noise makers,is a hard truth
What is the meaning of this? So now you av concluded that cameroun can beat naija interms of xchange of fire power,abi? U try abeg,must you always believe everything you read? Sometym,me wer no go school dey feel dissappointed at sm of you here wer don finish school tey-tey 4 d way una de take fall person hand, well done
Re: Nigeria Military Ranks 4th In Africa And 36th In The World by buildelicool(m): 12:09pm On Jan 20, 2013
Nice research.kudos!
Re: Nigeria Military Ranks 4th In Africa And 36th In The World by vislabraye(m): 12:09pm On Jan 20, 2013
Unimke_Ak:

Wer Ghana?? Hehehe!!

You just read my mind.

@topic: The criteria for rating are equipment,size of manpower and funding and not necessarily the quality of manpower.
Re: Nigeria Military Ranks 4th In Africa And 36th In The World by Psalhadeen: 12:11pm On Jan 20, 2013
Naija still need some element of seriousness.We need to wake up! from our slumber 'cos we're d giant of Africa,with God on our side we can bcome a force 2 reckon with in da world.
N.B. Hmmm! Even with our laziness n lackasaidal attitude we can achieve all these?
Re: Nigeria Military Ranks 4th In Africa And 36th In The World by andrewza: 12:15pm On Jan 20, 2013
Global fire power is not what you call the best source has it fails to take in many factors
Re: Nigeria Military Ranks 4th In Africa And 36th In The World by Multcolor: 12:18pm On Jan 20, 2013
You did a great job here but how accurate is this
Re: Nigeria Military Ranks 4th In Africa And 36th In The World by highlandre(m): 12:20pm On Jan 20, 2013
Rolling.:

My great country Nigeria

Nigeria PwrIndx: 1.3412
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 MANPOWER
 Total Population: 162,470,737 [2012]
 Available Manpower: 72,319,838 [2011]
 Fit for Service: 40,707,659 [2011]
 Reaching Military Age Annually: 3,455,147 [2011]
 Active Frontline Personnel: 100,000 [2012]
 Active Reserve Personnel: 0 [2012]


 LAND SYSTEMS
Tank value includes MBT, light tanks and tank destroyer systems, wheeled or tracked.
 Tanks: 363 [2012]
 Armored Fighting Vehicles: 1,407 [2012]
 Self-Propelled Guns: 48 [2012]
 Towed Artillery Pieces: 680 [2012]
 Rocket Projectors (MLRS): 0 [2012]
 Portable Mortar Systems: 300 [2012]
 Portable AT Weapons: 120 [2012]
 Logistical Vehicles: 6,000


 AIR POWER
Includes fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft from all branches of service.
All aircraft types accounted for including UAVs, transports, gunships, recon, naval, trainers, etc...
 Total Aircraft: 294 [2012]
 Helicopters: 84 [2012]


 NAVAL POWER
Aircraft Carrier value does not include helicopter carrier-type vessels.
 Total Strength: 37 (includes auxiliaries)
 Aircraft Carriers: 0 [2012]
 Frigates: 2 [2012]
 Destroyers: 0 [2012]
 Corvettes: 4 [2012]
 Submarines: 0 [2012]
 Coastal Craft: 16 [2012]
 Mine Warfare: 2 [2012]
 Amphibious Assault: 0 [2012]


 RESOURCES (PETROLEUM)
 Oil Production: 2,528,000 bbl/day [2012]
 Oil Consumption: 52,000 bbl/day [2010]
 Proven Oil Reserves: 37,200,000,000 bbl/day [2012]

 LOGISTICAL
 Labor Force: 52,500,000 [2012]
 Merchant Marine Strength: 89 [2012]
 Major Ports and Terminals: 3
 Roadway Coverage: 193,200
 Railway Coverage: 3,505
 Serviceable Airports: 53 [2012]


 FINANCIAL (in USD)
 Defense Budget: $2,215,000,000 [2012]
 External Debt: $9,640,000,000 [2011]
 Reserves of Foreign Exchange and Gold: $35,210,000,000 [2012]
 Purchasing Power Parity: $418,700,000,000 [2012]


 GEOGRAPHY (in km)
 Square Land Area: 923,768 km
 Coastline: 853 km
 Shared Border: 4,047 km
 Waterways: 8,600 km

http://www.globalfirepower.com/country-military-strength-detail.asp?country_id=Nigeria
Re: Nigeria Military Ranks 4th In Africa And 36th In The World by highlandre(m): 12:23pm On Jan 20, 2013
Rolling.:


That is the whole essence of this thread;to educate ourselves. wink

Check the world ranking list and you will be surprise that Pakistan ranks ahead of Israel and israel just a point ahead of Egypt.

1 United States of America PwrIndx: 0.2461
2 Russia PwrIndx: 0.2601
3 China PwrIndx: 0.3644
4 India PwrIndx: 0.4346
5 United Kingdom PwrIndx: 0.5174
6 France PwrIndx: 0.6151
7 Germany PwrIndx: 0.6471
8 South Korea PwrIndx: 0.6528
9 Italy PwrIndx: 0.6794
10 Brazil PwrIndx: 0.6866
11 Turkey PwrIndx: 0.7016
12 Pakistan PwrIndx: 0.7276
13 Israel PwrIndx: 0.7539[b]
14 Egypt PwrIndx: 0.7543[/b]
15 Indonesia PwrIndx: 0.7591
16 Iran PwrIndx: 0.7773
17 Japan PwrIndx: 0.7856
18 Taiwan PwrIndx: 0.8588
19 Canada PwrIndx: 0.8638
20 Thailand PwrIndx: 0.8919
21 Mexico PwrIndx: 0.9092
22 Ukraine PwrIndx: 0.9126
23 Australia PwrIndx: 0.9361
24 Poland PwrIndx: 0.9511
25 Sweden PwrIndx: 1.0981
26 Saudi Arabia PwrIndx: 1.1003
27 Vietnam PwrIndx: 1.1216
28 North Korea PwrIndx: 1.1723[b]
29 Ethiopia PwrIndx: 1.1725[/b]
30 Spain PwrIndx: 1.1792
31 Philippines PwrIndx: 1.1838
32 Switzerland PwrIndx: 1.2266
33 Malaysia PwrIndx: 1.2465[b]
34 South Africa PwrIndx: 1.2582[/b]
35 Argentina PwrIndx: 1.2971[b]
36 Nigeria PwrIndx: 1.3412[/b]
37 Austria PwrIndx: 1.3722
38 Algeria PwrIndx: 1.4065
39 Syria PwrIndx: 1.4643
40 Venezuela PwrIndx: 1.4842
41 Colombia PwrIndx: 1.4981
42 Norway PwrIndx: 1.5147
43 Yemen PwrIndx: 1.5853
44 Denmark PwrIndx: 1.6107
45 Finland PwrIndx: 1.6131
46 Kenya PwrIndx: 1.6228
47 Singapore PwrIndx: 1.6333
48 Afghanistan PwrIndx: 1.6403
49 Greece PwrIndx: 1.6493
50 Romania PwrIndx: 1.6544
51 Serbia PwrIndx: 1.6847
52 Chile PwrIndx: 1.7081
53 Belgium PwrIndx: 1.7249
54 Croatia PwrIndx: 1.7413
55 Portugal PwrIndx: 1.7618
56 Jordan PwrIndx: 1.7716
57 Iraq PwrIndx: 1.8043
58 United Arab Emirates PwrIndx: 1.8099
59 Libya PwrIndx: 1.8361
60 Georgia PwrIndx: 1.8521
61 Mongolia PwrIndx: 2.0348
62 Kuwait PwrIndx: 2.1208
63 Paraguay PwrIndx: 2.1238
64 Nepal PwrIndx: 2.1578
65 Qatar PwrIndx: 2.4808
66 Lebanon PwrIndx: 2.5037
67 Uruguay PwrIndx: 2.5441
68 Panama PwrIndx: 3.0468

http://www.globalfirepower.com/countries-listing.asp


Re: Nigeria Military Ranks 4th In Africa And 36th In The World by Nobody: 12:26pm On Jan 20, 2013
Sagamite: Ranked 4th in Africa and 36th in the world for what?

Raape? Extrajudicial killings? Torture? Illiteracy? Abuse of human rights? War crimes?

Which one?

Trust me, if you are a local in most countries, you would have some regret if these wild barbarians came to your land.
Things you highlighted are not military might. It is lack of organizability and disciplinary measures. Military without discipline can never fight war and win,it is simple as that!

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