In a continuous effort to establish a strategic partnership aimed at boosting indigenous defence production, Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) marked another milestone having signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Consulting and Supply International (CSI) Limited. The signing ceremony occurred on Wednesday, 20 August 2025, in Abuja. CSI […]
Nigeria’s Defence Industry Is Poised for Global Relevance The Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON), long considered as the sleeping giant of Nigeria’s military industrial base, is awakening. Established in 1964 by an Act of Parliament and in partnership with a German firm, DICON’s ordnance factory became a cornerstone of Nigeria’s defence capabilities. During the […]
DG DICON PAYS COURTESY VISIT TO PROFESSOR AHMED ABUBAKAR AUDI COMMANDANT GENERAL NSCDC The Director General (DG) Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) Major General, Babatunde Alaya, in his relentless effort to market the defence capabilities of DICON and ensure the robust implementation of the DICON Act 2023, paid a courtesy visit to the […]
RE -LAUNCHING OF UNION DICON SALT ON 4 AUGUST 2025, AT KIRIKIRI LIGHT TERMINAL LAGOS The UNION DICON SALT (UDS), the foremost iodised salt in the country, was relaunched on Monday, 4 August 2025, after 21 years of absence from the market. The launching was performed by the Chairman of the UDS, Gen TY Danjuma […]
In continuation with series of strategic liaisons to reposition Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria(DICON) towards becoming the hub for Military Industrial Complex in Nigeria and boost local defence production, the Director General (DG) DICON and the Executive Chairman of Roving Guard Nigeria Limited (RGNL) had today 30 July 2025 signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) […]
In continuation with series of strategic liaisons to revive Defences Industries Corporation of Nigeria(DICON) and boost local production, the Director General (DG) DICON and the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) SP Offshore Nigeria Limited had today 16 July 2025 signed a Partnership Agreement and unveiled a 2 Billion Dollars investment plan to boost local sufficiency in […]
The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brigadier General Mohammed Buba Marwa has pledged to patronise the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) in the areas of Training for armourers and purchase of ammunition, among others. The Chairman made the remarks when the Director General (DG) […]
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, […]
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 […]
Sequel to the sudden demise of Mr Danjuma Garba of Engineering Services Department deployed at ORDFAC, DICON Management Staff visited the bereaved family to condole with them. Highlight of the visit are as follows: