Entries by Timothy Onomanide

DICON, SIGNED MoU ON LOCAL PRODUCTION OF SATELLITE LASER SYSTEMS, DRONES WITH HOMELAND PROTECTORS SUPPLIES LIMITED FROM SAUDI ARABIA

The Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) and  Homeland Protectors Supplies Limited have signed a Memorandum of Understanding(MOU) on the local production of satellite laser systems and security drones for the Nigerian military. According to the Director-General of DICON, Maj.-Gen. Babatunde Alaya, the partnership is aimed at bringing expertise and experience in satellite laser systems, […]

July 4, 2025 /0 Comments/by
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CHANGE OF BATON: MAJOR GENERAL BI ALAYA ASSUMES LEADERSHIP AS THE 25TH DIRECTOR-GENERAL OF DICON

The Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) has witnessed a new dawn as Major General Babatunde Ibrahim Alaya officially assumed duty as the 25th Director General (DG) following a formal handover ceremony held on Wednesday, 30 April 2025 at the DICON House Boardroom, Kaduna.   General Alaya, a versatile, seasoned senior officer, graduated with  Bachelor […]

May 1, 2025 /0 Comments/by
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DIRECTOR GENERAL DICON HOSTS COMMANDANT NNSAT, UNWINDS WITH CORPS MEMBERS

DIRECTOR GENERAL DICON HOSTS COMMANDANT NNSAT, UNWINDS WITH CORPS MEMBERS In an effort to promote inter-agency collaboration and enhance national security, the Commandant Nigerian Navy School of Armament Technology (NNSAT) and Maritime Component Commander OPERATION FANSA YAMMA, Commodore Chikaji Aminu Isah, on 5 March 2025 paid courtesy visit to the Director General Defence Industries Corporation […]

March 6, 2025 /0 Comments/by
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DG HOLDS FIRST DURBAR 14TH JAN 2025

DG holds first durbar 14th Jan 2025. Major General AE Edet, the Director General of Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON), held a durbar with staff at the Angola Hall Ordnance Factory Kakuri, where he expressed his delight at the success of 2024 and looked forward to an even more productive 2025.   He acknowledged […]

January 15, 2025 /0 Comments/by
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National Defence College’s Course 33 participants paid a courtesy visit to DICON

The National Defence College’s Course 33 participants paid a courtesy visit to the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON). The team was led by Brigadier General KU Sidi, the Director of Coordination at the National Defence College Abuja. Brigadier General KU Sidi thanked DICON’s Director General, represented by Brigadier General BJ Shobo, for the warm […]

December 5, 2024 /0 Comments/by
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DG DICON Launches ‘Operation We Must Produce’

DG DICON Launches ‘Operation We Must Produce Major General AE Edet, Director General of the Defense-Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON), has launched ‘Operation We Must Produce’ to boost production in the ordnance factory. The operation aims to repair all machines, provide maximum support to staff, and emphasize intensive training for growth and development. A committee […]

November 22, 2024 /0 Comments/by
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NSE confers fellowship honours on DG DICON, 210 others

In recognition of his immense contributions to engineering and the Sterling leadership style that triggered innovation in the area of Research and Development, the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) has on Monday 18 November 2024 conferred on the Director General Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) Major General Aniedi Effiong Edet with the prestigious Award […]

November 19, 2024 /0 Comments/by