Nigeria Denies Allowing Foreign Military Bases on Its Soil, Says CDS

Nigeria's Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has denied claims that the country has granted permission for a foreign military base to be established on its territory. The denial was made in response to speculation about possible foreign military presence in Nigeria.

Nigeria's Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has denied reports suggesting that the country has granted permission for France or any other foreign nation to establish a military base within its borders. According to General Musa, establishing a foreign military base is not part of President Bola Tinubu's agenda. The statement comes as there have been speculation about potential military cooperation between Nigeria and foreign countries, including France. The Chief of Defence Staff has explicitly clarified that no such permission has been granted for the establishment of a foreign military base in Nigeria.