LBCI

UN says 35 million Nigerians risk hunger after global funding collapse

World News

22-01-2026 | 09:17

Share

Share

UN says 35 million Nigerians risk hunger after global funding collapse

Nearly 35 million Nigerians are at risk of hunger this year, including 3 million children facing severe malnutrition, the United Nations said on Thursday, following the collapse of global aid budgets.

Speaking at the launch of the 2026 humanitarian plan in Abuja, UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator Mohamed Malick Fall said the long-dominant, foreign-led aid model in Nigeria is no longer sustainable and that Nigeria's needs have grown.

Conditions in the conflict-hit northeast are dire, Fall said, with civilians in Borno, Adamawa and Yobe states facing rising violence. A surge in suicide bombings and widespread attacks killed more than 4,000 people in the first eight months of 2025, matching the toll for all of 2023, he said.

The UN can only aim to deliver $516 million to provide lifesaving aid to 2.5 million people this year, down from 3.6 million in 2025, which in turn was about half the previous year's level.

Reuters

World News

UN

Millions

Nigeria

Risk

Hunger

Global

Funding

Collapse

Next

Zelensky says meeting with Trump in Davos was 'very good'

Trump says 'war has to end' after meeting Zelensky at Davos

Previous

Recommended For You

Trump says 'insisted' to Netanyahu that Iran talks continue

14:08

Trump says 'insisted' to Netanyahu that Iran talks continue

US energy secretary in Venezuela for oil talks: Embassy

11:15

US energy secretary in Venezuela for oil talks: Embassy

Netanyahu arrives at White House for Trump talks on Iran: AFP

11:09

Netanyahu arrives at White House for Trump talks on Iran: AFP

France calls on UN rights rapporteur on Palestinian territories to resign

10:35

France calls on UN rights rapporteur on Palestinian territories to resign

Subscribe to our VOD

SUBSCRIBE

Our visitors readings

Lebanon eyes ceasefire hope as US general meets top officials amid Israeli strikes

News Bulletin Reports

2025-10-23

Lebanon eyes ceasefire hope as US general meets top officials amid Israeli strikes

UK PM to announce decision on Palestinian state Sunday: Deputy PM

2025-09-21

UK PM to announce decision on Palestinian state Sunday: Deputy PM

US assurances: Israel's Netanyahu flags Iran ballistic missile danger

News Bulletin Reports

12:50

US assurances: Israel's Netanyahu flags Iran ballistic missile danger

Italian designer Giorgio Armani dies at 91

2025-09-04

Italian designer Giorgio Armani dies at 91

Videos

Israel strikes vehicle in Doueir-Wadi Aaba in South Lebanon—Video

2026-02-01

Israel strikes vehicle in Doueir-Wadi Aaba in South Lebanon—Video

Berri halts live broadcast amid parliament salary dispute

2026-01-29

Berri halts live broadcast amid parliament salary dispute

Fairuz receives condolences for death of son Hali Rahbani—Video

2026-01-10

Fairuz receives condolences for death of son Hali Rahbani—Video

Pope Leo XIV urges leaders to hear their people’s cry for peace, singles out Lebanon (video)

2025-12-02

Pope Leo XIV urges leaders to hear their people’s cry for peace, singles out Lebanon (video)

At Beirut waterfront, Pope Leo XIV rides through cheering crowds (video)

2025-12-02

At Beirut waterfront, Pope Leo XIV rides through cheering crowds (video)

At Beirut Port, Pope Leo XIV offers silent prayer for blast victims (video)

2025-12-02

At Beirut Port, Pope Leo XIV offers silent prayer for blast victims (video)

Pope Leo XIV opens hospital visit with Arabic ’Sabah el-kheir’ — Video

2025-12-02

Pope Leo XIV opens hospital visit with Arabic ’Sabah el-kheir’ — Video

Pope Leo XIV tells Lebanese youth Lebanon’s future ‘is in your hands’; watch full speech here

2025-12-01

Pope Leo XIV tells Lebanese youth Lebanon’s future ‘is in your hands’; watch full speech here

Pope Leo XIV moved by youth turnout in Bkerke: Video

2025-12-01

Pope Leo XIV moved by youth turnout in Bkerke: Video

Most read

24 hours

7 days

Month

Lebanon’s State Security arrests a Syrian national over alleged dealings with Israel

1

Lebanon’s State Security arrests a Syrian national over alleged dealings with Israel

Tripoli mayor announces emergency fund to shore up unsafe buildings

2

Tripoli mayor announces emergency fund to shore up unsafe buildings

Court confirms decision to block prosecution of Tarek Bitar

3

Court confirms decision to block prosecution of Tarek Bitar

Israeli tank advances toward hill near Aita al-Shaab

4

Israeli tank advances toward hill near Aita al-Shaab

US issues "Do Not Travel" advisories for 21 countries, including Lebanon

5

US issues "Do Not Travel" advisories for 21 countries, including Lebanon

LBCI footage reveals structural cracks beneath at-risk buildings in Tripoli — video

6

LBCI footage reveals structural cracks beneath at-risk buildings in Tripoli — video

Two-month deadline: IMF signals Lebanon's gold reserves could help depositors

7

Two-month deadline: IMF signals Lebanon's gold reserves could help depositors

US assurances: Israel's Netanyahu flags Iran ballistic missile danger

8

US assurances: Israel's Netanyahu flags Iran ballistic missile danger

Download now the LBCI mobile app

To see the latest news, the latest daily programs in Lebanon and the world

Google Play

App Store

Download now the LBCI mobile app

We use
cookies

We use cookies to make
your experience on this
website better.

Accept

Learn More