Ogun State, August 27, 2025 — The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has extended its community development efforts with the provision of a motorized borehole and solar-powered streetlights to residents of Idofa in Yewa North Local Government Area of Ogun State. The projects were commissioned as part of NAF’s Civil-Military Cooperation initiative, designed to strengthen its
August 26, 2025 — The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has announced the commencement of applications for its Direct Short Service Course (DSSC) 34/2025, inviting qualified graduates from across the country to enlist. According to the NAF, the online application portal will open on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, and remain accessible until October 7, 2025, offering
Kaduna, August 11, 2025 The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has commenced an intensive rappellers recurrency training programme for its troops stationed in Kaduna, aimed at enhancing operational readiness and safety during airborne missions. The training, held at the NAF Base Kaduna, focuses on refreshing and upgrading the rappelling skills of participating personnel to ensure proficiency
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has commenced a specialized training programme on anti-Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) radar systems in Maiduguri, Borno State, as part of ongoing efforts to enhance air defence capabilities and counter evolving security threats. The initiative, which began on Saturday, July 26, 2025, is designed to equip personnel with advanced skills required
ABUJA, July 25, 2025 – The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has enhanced its aerial warfare capabilities with the induction of a new set of combat-ready Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) operators, as part of efforts to maintain strategic dominance across Nigeria’s airspace and support ongoing security operations. The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Hasan Bala
ABUJA, July 24, 2025 – The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening inter-agency collaboration in the fight against drug trafficking and its attendant security implications across the country. This was made known during a courtesy visit by Air Vice Marshal Dalhat Ladan, Chief
ABUJA – July 17, 2025 The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has debunked viral messages circulating online which falsely claim that the NAF has commenced recruitment into its 2025/2026 Basic Military Training Course (BMTC) and Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC). In an official statement released on Wednesday, the Air Force clarified that no such recruitment exercise
July 8, 2025 | Abuja In a significant move to advance regional defence cooperation and indigenous aerospace development, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has cemented a fresh partnership with the Ethiopian Air Force (FDRE AF), focused on co-producing Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), training, and technical collaboration. The engagement, which took place from July 1–3, 2025,
Kigali, Rwanda | July 3, 2025 — The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has added another feather to its cap on the continental stage as Wing Commander Ademola Oluwatoyin Ogunleye emerged as the second overall best student at the Senior Command and Staff Course Intake 13 of the Rwanda Defence Force Command and Staff College (RDFCSC),
Abuja, July 1, 2025 — The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) and the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development have announced a strategic partnership to stage Nigeria’s first-ever International Airshow, scheduled for December 2025, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s aviation history . The partnership was cemented during a courtesy visit by Permanent Secretary Dr. Ibrahim
