Current Version
| Region | Nigeria |
| Issue | Serving openly in military |
| Status | Illegal |
| Start Date | Dec 16, 2024 |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | A service member of the Nigerian Armed Forces who violates section 18.10 of the HTACOS for Nigerian Armed Forces Soldiers/Ratings/Airmen 2024, or paragraph 26.09 of the HTACOS for Nigerian Armed Forces Officers 2024 (Revised), by engaging in ‘homosexuality, lesbianism …’ or by ‘belonging to or engaging in activities of the … LGBTQIA2S+ group and cross dressing, amongst others,’ is subject to disciplinary action under those service regulations. A service member of the Nigerian Armed Forces convicted Section 81 of the Armed Forces Act of the offence of ‘having carnal knowledge of a person against the order of nature,’ ‘permitting a person to have carnal knowledge of him against the order of nature,’ or ‘committing an act of gross indecency’ may receive imprisonment (up to 7 years) or one or more of the following punishments: dismissal with disgrace or ignominy, dismissal from the Armed Forces, reduction in rank or disrating, forfeiture of seniority, a fine (up to three months’ pay), severe reprimand or reprimand, or forfeiture or stoppages of pay and benefits. |
| Sources | https://www.scribd.com/document/964910148/Draft-HTACOS-OFFICERS-Revised-2024-Corrected https://www.scribd.com/document/814594721/HTACOS-SOLDIERS-2024-Revised https://mouthpiecengr.com/2025/01/tinubu-approves-ban-on-homosexuality-body-piercing-in-military/ |
| Federal Law | Yes |
Revision History (2)
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| Description | In 2024, the President of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu, signed legislation that explicitly bans members of the LGBTQ from serving in the military. | A service member of the Nigerian Armed Forces who violates section 18.10 of the HTACOS for Nigerian Armed Forces Soldiers/Ratings/Airmen 2024, or paragraph 26.09 of the HTACOS for Nigerian Armed Forces Officers 2024 (Revised), by engaging in ‘homosexuality, lesbianism …’ or by ‘belonging to or engaging in activities of the … LGBTQIA2S+ group and cross dressing, amongst others,’ is subject to disciplinary action under those service regulations. A service member of the Nigerian Armed Forces convicted Section 81 of the Armed Forces Act of the offence of ‘having carnal knowledge of a person against the order of nature,’ ‘permitting a person to have carnal knowledge of him against the order of nature,’ or ‘committing an act of gross indecency’ may receive imprisonment (up to 7 years) or one or more of the following punishments: dismissal with disgrace or ignominy, dismissal from the Armed Forces, reduction in rank or disrating, forfeiture of seniority, a fine (up to three months’ pay), severe reprimand or reprimand, or forfeiture or stoppages of pay and benefits. |
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| Sources | https://mouthpiecengr.com/2025/01/tinubu-approves-ban-on-homosexuality-body-piercing-in-military/ | https://www.scribd.com/document/964910148/Draft-HTACOS-OFFICERS-Revised-2024-Corrected https://www.scribd.com/document/814594721/HTACOS-SOLDIERS-2024-Revised https://mouthpiecengr.com/2025/01/tinubu-approves-ban-on-homosexuality-body-piercing-in-military/ |
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0 | Original entry | |
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| Status | Illegal |
| Federal Law | Yes |
| Start Date | Dec 16, 2024 |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | In 2024, the President of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu, signed legislation that explicitly bans members of the LGBTQ from serving in the military. |
| Sources | https://mouthpiecengr.com/2025/01/tinubu-approves-ban-on-homosexuality-body-piercing-in-military/ |