Nigeria, June 4 -- Nigeria possesses one of Africa's most formidable military forces, playing a central role in West African security and regional peacekeeping.

The Nigerian Armed Forces consist of three main branches: the Army, Navy, and Air Force. With a combined active personnel strength of over 215,000 and an additional 80,000 reservists, it is one of the largest standing armies on the continent.

Regional and Global Rankings

Africa:Nigeria consistently ranks among the top five militaries in Africa but has recently dropped to fourth place, behind Egypt, Algeria, and South Africa.

Egypt holds the top spot, followed by Algeria and South Africa, with Nigeria close behind.

Global:According to the Global Firepower Index, Nigeria is ran...