Military ranks of Nigeria – Army Ranks

Military rank of Nigeria – Army Rank for commissioned officers

These ranks are in ascending order. That is, from the lowest ranks at the top to the highest rank at the bottom.
11. Second Lieutenant
10. First Lieutenant
9. Captain

8. Major
7. Lieutenant Colonel
6. Colonel
5. Brigadier General
4. Major General
3. Lieutenant General
2. General
1. Field Marshal

Military rank of Nigeria – Army Ranks for non-commissioned officers

Note: These ranks are in ascending order. That is, from the lowest
ranks at the top to the highest rank at the bottom.
8. Recruit
7. Private
6. Lance-corporal
5. Corporal
4. Sergeant
3. Staff Sergeant
2. Warrant Officer Class II
1. Warrant Officer Class I