As one of the largest economies in Africa, Nigeria's military strength development and equipment level have been the focus of international attention. As the global security landscape continues to evolve, Nigeria is also gradually strengthening its military capabilities, with military fighter jets playing a key role. This article will explore the current state of the number of military fighter jets that Nigeria currently has and its military aviation power. 1. Overview of Nigerian military aviation Nigeria's military aviation has evolved over the decades, and as the country has grown in strength, its air force has gradually modernized. In recent years, the Nigerian government has paid attention to the updating and upgrading of military equipment, especially in military aircraft. This is not only for the sake of the national security strategy, but also to better respond to various security challenges. 2. The number of military fighter jets in Nigeria As for how many military fighters Nigeria has, this is a relatively complex issue. Due to the confidentiality and real-time update of the data on military equipment of various countries, it is difficult to accurately count the exact amount. But according to open information and reliable sources, Nigeria's fleet of military fighters mainly includes a variety of models, such as F-16, Mirage fighters, MiG series, etc. Most of these fighters have been imported from several countries or have been upgraded. The exact number varies from source to source, but overall, the number of military fighters in Nigeria ranges from tens to hundreds. 3. The process of modernizing Nigeria's military aviation forces In addition to quantity, Nigeria is also focusing on the process of modernizing its military aviation forces. In recent years, Nigeria has not only introduced advanced fighter technology, but also strengthened pilot training and logistics maintenance capabilities. In addition, Nigeria is also actively carrying out military cooperation and exchanges with the international community, which plays an important role in promoting the upgrading of its military aviation technology and capabilities. 4. Challenges and prospects Despite its achievements in the field of military aviation, Nigeria still faces a number of challenges. For example, the replacement of old equipment, the introduction and digestion of advanced technology, and the development of the military industry all require sustained investment and efforts. At the same time, changes in the international security situation have also put forward higher requirements for Nigeria's military aviation forces. In the future, Nigeria needs to further strengthen its military aviation construction and improve its comprehensive combat capability to cope with various security threats and challenges. V. Conclusions In general, Nigeria has a certain number of military fighters and is constantly strengthening its military aviation. However, in the face of the ever-changing international security situation and new challenges, Nigeria also needs to continue its efforts to strengthen the modernization of military equipment and military cooperation and exchanges, so as to enhance its comprehensive combat capability and ability to respond to various security threats.