Nigeria has spent approximately ₦32.8 trillion on defence over a 15-year period, according to data compiled from federal budget records and official sources.
The data reflects annual defence allocations within Nigeria’s national budgets over the years. Defence spending has remained a major component of government expenditure, largely driven by security operations across different regions.
Nigeria has faced multiple security challenges, including insurgency in the North-East, banditry in the North-West, and communal conflicts in parts of the North-Central.
These developments have influenced sustained budgetary allocations to the defence sector.
The compiled figures show that defence spending increased over the years, with notable rises during periods of intensified military operations.
The allocations cover funding for personnel, equipment, operations, and logistics within the armed forces.
According to the report, the cumulative spending reached about ₦32.8 trillion within the 15-year period under review. The figures were derived from annual federal budget appropriations and related expenditure records.
The report also noted that defence allocations have remained among the largest components of Nigeria’s national budgets, reflecting the government’s focus on addressing security concerns.
In recent years, defence budgets have continued to rise, with allocations running into trillions of naira annually as part of broader national spending plans.
The data highlights the scale of government expenditure on defence in response to security challenges across the country. It also reflects the prioritisation of military and security funding within national fiscal planning.
Officials have continued to emphasise the role of defence spending in supporting security operations and maintaining territorial stability.
