The Director-General of DICON, Major General B.I. Alaya, paid a working visit to the Executive Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, at Lagos House, Marina, as part of preparations for the hosting of the African Defence Exhibition scheduled for August 2026 in Lagos. In his welcome remarks, Governor Sanwo-Olu stated: Earlier today, I welcomed […]
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chairman of the Defence Industries Association of Nigeria (DIAN), Maj.-Gen. Ibrahim Alaya, has called for sustained efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s local defence industry capabilities in order to enhance national security and reduce dependence on foreign military hardware. Alaya made the call during a high-level general meeting of members of DIAN held […]
Nigerian defense-tech startup Terra Industries unveiled its latest autonomous defense systems including interceptor drones, mine-detection vehicles and battlefield intelligence software
The Honourable Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has reaffirmed the FG’s strong commitment to inter-agency collaboration, innovation, and national development during a high level engagement with organisers of the African International Defence Exhibition (AFRIDEX) 2026. The Honourable Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo stated this in his office when he received Major General Umar […]
Babajimi Benson In a defining moment for Nigeria’s national security and economic future, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s signing of the Defense Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) Act 2023 marks the dawn of a new era. As the legislator who sponsored this bill in the National Assembly, I have seen firsthand how this reform transforms DICON […]
Defence Ministry, Steel Development, Sign Landmark MoU for Military Hardware Production …Forge New Path to Self-Reliance in Military and Industrial Sector In a historic step towards achieving self-reliance and advancing Nigeria’s defence capabilities, the Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of Steel Development have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Defence […]
Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria and Oida Energy Limited Signed Landmark MOU to Establish Nigeria’s First In-Country Oilfield Shaped Charge Manufacturing Facility In pursuit of strengthening Nigeria’s defence-industrial base and advancing local content in the oil and gas sector, the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) and Oida Energy Limited signed a historic Memorandum […]