Nigeria, Feb. 16 -- A joint committee of the National Assembly has expressed satisfaction with the N1.50 trillion 2026 budget proposal submitted for the Nigerian Army, promising to ensure the timely release of appropriated funds to support its operations.

The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Army, Abdulaziz Yar'Adua (APC, Katsina Central), announced the outcome following a closed-door joint budget defence session with the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Waidi Shaibu, on Monday.

Mr Yar'Adua said the committee had thoroughly reviewed the budget presentation and was content with the proposals.

"We had a joint session of the Senate and House of Representatives Committees on Army regarding the 2026 budget. After listening to the presentation...