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Re: Top 10 African Countries By Military Budget (2026) by kayyyy44: 3:24pm On Feb 08
Bulaba always lagging behind

Re: Top 10 African Countries By Military Budget (2026) by Chucks13: 3:26pm On Feb 08
osuofia2:
Their own basic understanding of economics is exchange rate. Ghana is behind Nigeria in everything, our currency have more values than their cedis
Yes, bro I was in Accra last December 2025 bro was shocked infact I was forced to asked myself is this thee same Cedis they are praising online.

Pls just ask anybody who live in Accra to tell you how much is a plate of food then do the exchange rate, bro you will thank God for Nigeria. We never appreciate what we have that is why those losers have nothing in their brain at all.
Re: Top 10 African Countries By Military Budget (2026) by epainos: 3:31pm On Feb 08
decatalyst:
Convert $25b to naira and you will understand why Nigeria can't be the first or second in Africa.

Our economy and the naira needs to strengthen for us to eliminate balance of trade deficit.

Then we can increase education, health and defence budget.
Is Nigerian income in naira? Nope. FG earn dollars. So, stop this wrong narrative. You don't need to sound smart when actually you make yourself the opposite. Stop making comments on subjects you have limited knowledge of.
Re: Top 10 African Countries By Military Budget (2026) by sonnie10: 3:44pm On Feb 08
unite4real:
why are some of those generals in front supporting themselves with a third leg
Those are chief of “staff “
Re: Top 10 African Countries By Military Budget (2026) by Dynamicboss: 3:45pm On Feb 08
saphiere:
Where is my beloved Ghana?
Inside “Ghana Must Go” bag
Re: Top 10 African Countries By Military Budget (2026) by goslowgoslow(m): 3:47pm On Feb 08
Kingray10:
Disappointed.
Actually tot 9ija is first or second
If Nigeria was first or second people like you will still complain that government is spending money on military when people are hungry.
Re: Top 10 African Countries By Military Budget (2026) by goslowgoslow(m): 3:49pm On Feb 08
epainos:
Is Nigerian income in naira? Nope. FG earn dollars. So, stop this wrong narrative. You don't need to sound smart when actually you make yourself the opposite. Stop making comments on subjects you have limited knowledge of.
You lack comprehension skills, you don't even understand his comment. You the actually the one that is not smart.
Re: Top 10 African Countries By Military Budget (2026) by Mathewrichard99: 3:49pm On Feb 08
I hope that's the total summation for Nigeria defence budget right from the budget table. Have they considered the defence budget padding by the National Assembly and also the Egunje that would be despatched to the senior security big men in the Army, Airforce and Navy. Don't forget the Police and the Civil Defense Corps etc..... The Egunje of the departments mentioned must be secured right inside the budget before heaven can rest temporary.....
Re: Top 10 African Countries By Military Budget (2026) by goslowgoslow(m): 3:50pm On Feb 08
kayyyy44:
Bulaba always lagging behind
Dry joke not funny.
Re: Top 10 African Countries By Military Budget (2026) by 360command: 4:20pm On Feb 08
saphiere:
Where is my beloved Ghana?
You are funny. Instead of you to compare yourself with Algeria, you are looking for Ghana.
Re: Top 10 African Countries By Military Budget (2026) by Neoteny(m): 4:39pm On Feb 08
unite4real:
why are some of those generals in front supporting themselves with a third leg
They're lazy from corruption and overfeeding, and they use it both to support their laziness when they walk, and to sit when they can't stand (it also unfolds as a chair)
Re: Top 10 African Countries By Military Budget (2026) by SwordBezalel: 4:39pm On Feb 08
Tenses:
I cant imagine there was a time I was madly in love with Nigeria army as a child.

When I heard from my father's discussion with some of his friends that Nigeria Army is ranked No. 1 on foot in the world.

Then I was in primary 2 but I keep going to all the classes telling those who would pay me any attention. I dreamt of wearing that khaki. I even picked up lessons in karate. I was so good at it.


Now when I see a soldier from Nigeria army I have absolute dislike for him.
I had same vision then... I used to admire the Nigerian military and wanting to join the force..Not until the system was compromised by unscroptulous leaders.
Re: Top 10 African Countries By Military Budget (2026) by Neoteny(m): 4:40pm On Feb 08
WhiteIverson:
So Nigeria spent 5 trillion and people are still being slaughtered like chickens
Spend?

Maybe 500b is spent for the meager salaries and basic logistics. The rest is siphoned away by the top brass.
Re: Top 10 African Countries By Military Budget (2026) by Crownofgold: 4:50pm On Feb 08
Just know a good amount of that is rebated as ransom to those it should fight.
Re: Top 10 African Countries By Military Budget (2026) by decatalyst(m): 4:52pm On Feb 08
epainos:
Is Nigerian income in naira? Nope. FG earn dollars. So, stop this wrong narrative. You don't need to sound smart when actually you make yourself the opposite. Stop making comments on subjects you have limited knowledge of.
Hey!

You are merely reading and responding from a myopic prism.

When you read again, think broader, you will have a grasp of the point.

Ire o.
Re: Top 10 African Countries By Military Budget (2026) by decatalyst(m): 4:56pm On Feb 08
goslowgoslow:
You lack comprehension skills, you don't even understand his comment. You the actually the one that is not smart.
Don't mind him.

@epainos lacks indept knowledge and a pragmatic mind.


We have too many educated illiterate hopping on comments on Nairaland.
Re: Top 10 African Countries By Military Budget (2026) by epainos: 5:08pm On Feb 08
goslowgoslow:
You lack comprehension skills, you don't even understand his comment. You the actually the one that is not smart.
decatalyst:
Hey!

You are merely reading and responding from a myopic prism.

When you read again, think broader, you will have a grasp of the point.

Ire o.
decatalyst:
Don't mind him.

@ lacks indept knowledge and a pragmatic mind.


We have too many educated illiterate hopping on comments on Nairaland.
grin grin grin grin grin

No reason for the insults. That's how you know them. grin grin grin grin grin

It's such a fun reading defeated people only with insults using words Luke myopic mind, lack bla bla bla, etc.. Yet cannot defend their point.

I repeat....Nigeria earns in dollars and not naira. Counter me with facts. grin grin grin ....no way...pour more insults. cheesy

And again...do not continue embarrassing yourselves when you have limited knowledge. Show you understand what you are saying. Counter me. Abi na naira dem dey buy our oil? grin grin grin
Re: Top 10 African Countries By Military Budget (2026) by decatalyst(m): 5:11pm On Feb 08
epainos:
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No reason for the insults. That's how you know them. grin grin grin grin grin

It's such a fun reading defeated people only with insults using words Luke myopic mind, lack bla bla bla, etc.. Yet cannot defend their point.

I repeat....Nigeria earns in dollars and not naira. Counter me with facts. grin grin grin ....no way...pour more insults. cheesy

And again...do not continue embarrassing yourselves when you have limited knowledge. Show you understand what you are saying. Counter me. Abi na naira dem dey buy our oil? grin grin grin
You are not worth the time and energy.

Ire o!
Re: Top 10 African Countries By Military Budget (2026) by epainos: 5:27pm On Feb 08
decatalyst:
You are not worth the time and energy.

Ire o!
Lol! grin

Next time....do not talk when you don't know. grin grin grin Again...Naija no dey earn in naira....so, the issue of currency rate does not count. Counter it. Guy man don japa. Olo...do... plenty this NL. Time wey you dey waste and energy wey u no get. Lol. Guy.... sc.. ram...
Re: Top 10 African Countries By Military Budget (2026) by mankan2k7(m): 10:40pm On Feb 08
Ghana no dey d list.
Re: Top 10 African Countries By Military Budget (2026) by plainlogic000: 9:21am On Feb 09
North African countries top this list because they treat defence as a long-term national strategy, not an annual cash cow
Re: Top 10 African Countries By Military Budget (2026) by Rotji(m): 2:03pm On Feb 09
Nigeria's spending is not reflecting on ground at all, it's rather going to individual pockets.
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