The USA authorities has formally licensed the sum of $413.046 million (roughly N587 billion) to fund army operations throughout Nigeria and different West African nations.
This important {financial} dedication is geared toward tackling the persistent wave of insecurity, together with banditry and terrorism, that has plagued the area.
The funding is a key part of the newly signed US Nationwide Protection Authorization Act (NDAA) for the 2026 fiscal 12 months.
This complete protection invoice, which outlines a complete international army expenditure of $901 billion, was signed into legislation by President Donald Trump on December 18, 2025.
Furthermore, the particular allocation for the US Africa Command (AFRICOM) was authorized below the “Operation and Upkeep” class to bolster the battle towards extremist {groups}.
This transfer comes on the heels of direct US army involvement in Nigeria. On Christmas Day 2025, American forces carried out airstrikes towards terrorist hideouts in Sokoto State.
Following this, AFRICOM delivered a recent consignment of army tools to Nigerian safety companies this previous Tuesday.
The tools handover in Abuja is seen as a strategic step to modernize the Nigerian army’s {hardware} and enhance its tactical response to insurgency.
Past the {financial} help, the NDAA 2026 introduces structural modifications to how the US manages its pursuits in Africa.
The Act establishes a brand new Bureau of African Affairs and the place of Assistant Secretary for African Affairs inside the Division of State.
These workplaces might be tasked with overseeing international coverage and coordinating safety help particularly for sub-Saharan Africa.
Moreover, the legislation mandates a radical evaluation of Russia’s rising army presence and affect on the continent, signaling a shift towards addressing geopolitical rivalries alongside counter-terrorism objectives.