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High-Stakes Bet on Local Defense Tech: How Nigeria is Building Its Military Capability

High-Stakes Bet on Local Defense Tech: How Nigeria is Building Its Military Capability

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High-Stakes Bet on Local Defense Tech: How Nigeria is Building Its Military Capability🪖 #AfricanCurrents spoke with Zulaykhah Aileru, a strategic leader at the... 27.03.2026, Sputnik Africa

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High-Stakes Bet on Local Defense Tech: How Nigeria is Building Its Military Capability🪖 #AfricanCurrents spoke with Zulaykhah Aileru, a strategic leader at the intersection of defense, security, technology, and governance, and the Founder & CEO of Secure Gates Ltd, to explore how Nigeria is charting its path toward autonomous defense and building a homegrown military-industrial base. Could a stronger domestic arms industry reposition Nigeria as a security leader in West Africa, or even as an exporter of defense equipment? ▶ Engage with the full discussion via: Telegram’s built-in player Our website Apple Podcasts | Afripods | Deezer | Pocket Casts | Podcast Addict | Spotify

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