US Approves $346 Million Arms Deal to Boost Nigeria’s Counterterrorism Fight

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The U.S. State Department has given the green light for a possible $346 million arms deal with Nigeria, a move aimed at strengthening the country’s ongoing battle against terrorism and insurgency.

The proposed package includes rockets, bombs, and other critical munitions designed to enhance the Nigerian military’s operational capacity, particularly in counterterrorism missions across the country’s conflict-prone regions.

While the State Department has approved the deal, it still requires final approval from the U.S. Congress before delivery can begin. If confirmed, the arms sale would mark one of the largest U.S. defense support packages for Nigeria in recent years, underscoring Washington’s commitment to security cooperation in West Africa.

Security experts say the deal could significantly bolster Nigeria’s fight against Boko Haram, ISWAP, and other armed groups, but they also warn that transparency and accountability in the use of such weapons will be critical to ensuring effectiveness.

The Nigerian government has not yet issued an official statement on the development, but military sources described the move as a “timely intervention” in the country’s prolonged struggle with terrorism.