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Conflict and shrinking humanitarian assistance drives northern Nigeria hunger crisis to levels not seen in nearly a decade
By World Food Programme ReliefWeb
· July 2, 2026
· 4 min read
. Areas where food aid was suspended due to funding shortfalls are hardest hit. ABUJA, Nigeria – The United Nations World Food Programme warned today that Nigeria’s food security crisis is worsening faster than previously anticipated. Conflict is driving hunger in some northern states, particularly
Key takeaway The recently completed Cadre Harmonisé analysis shows that more than 17 million people across nine conflict-affected states in northern Nigeria are experiencing crisis, emergency, or catastrophic levels of hunger.
Why this matters
The worsening hunger crisis in northern Nigeria highlights the critical need for sustained humanitarian assistance in conflict-affected areas. The suspension of food aid due to funding shortfalls has exacerbated the crisis, with areas like Borno state experiencing severe hunger conditions. The expansion of insurgent attacks and violence across a wider area has forced people from farmland, driving displacement and restricting humanitarian access. This, in turn, has led to a significant increase in food insecurity, with over 17 million people across nine states experiencing crisis, emergency, or catastrophic levels of hunger. The doubling of inaccessible locations and disruptions to cargo movements have further complicated the delivery of humanitarian supplies, making it essential for organizations like the World Food Programme to secure sufficient funding to support vulnerable populations. As the crisis deepens, it is crucial for donors and humanitarian organizations to prioritize support for northern Nigeria to prevent further deterioration of the food security situation.
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Category: disaster Published: July 2, 2026 Source: ReliefWeb Reading time: 4 min
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