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Over 34 Million Nigerians at Risk Of Severe Food Crisis By Mid-2026 – Report.
According to a recent Cadre Harmonisé (CH) food insecurity analysis, more than 34.7 million Nigerians across 27 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) could face severe food and nutrition insecurity between June and August 2026. The report, unveiled at a results presentation workshop in Abuja on Friday, also indicated that around 27.2 million people, including over 485,000 internally displaced persons (IDPs), are currently experiencing crisis or worse levels of food insecurity from October to December 2025.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Produced by the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS) with technical support from the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and development partners, the analysis highlights a growing concern over the country’s food systems. Speaking at the workshop, the Permanent Secretary of FMAFS, Dr. Marcus Ogunbiyi, described the findings as a “wake-up call” that demands urgent and coordinated action to prevent a worsening crisis next year.
The report noted that despite slight easing in inflation and consumer price index rates, food insecurity remains widespread. Over 55 percent of households maintaining acceptable food consumption levels are reportedly relying on coping strategies such as reducing meal quality and quantity or borrowing money to afford food. Persistently high prices of essential food items, including vegetable oil, dairy products, meat, and condiments, were attributed to the volatile naira-dollar exchange rate and high transportation costs, with increases exceeding 35 percent during the review period.
Insecurity, rising input costs, and weak rural economies continue to undermine agricultural livelihoods, particularly in the North-East, North-West, and parts of North-Central Nigeria. Farmers in these regions face restricted access to farmlands due to insurgency, banditry, and kidnapping. Rising fertilizer and agrochemical costs, which have surged by approximately 56 percent, have further discouraged participation in the 2025/2026 dry-season farming. While food import programs have helped stabilize consumer prices, they have also negatively impacted local producers, leading to losses during the cropping season.
The nutrition situation remains critical in several northern states, with Borno, Yobe, Adamawa, Katsina, and Jigawa classified between “Serious” and “Critical” levels of malnutrition. Some areas, including Maiduguri, Jere, Mobbar, Jibia, and Mashi, have reached emergency phases of acute malnutrition. However, Benue State showed signs of improvement, with IDP camps in Makurdi and Guma recording “Acceptable” to “Alert” nutrition levels due to ongoing interventions.
The CH report also flagged regions experiencing crisis-level mortality, including parts of Central and Northern Borno, Southern Adamawa, and Eastern Sokoto, while emergency-level mortality was reported in Eastern Borno and Northern Adamawa. The worsening food and nutrition crisis is driven by insecurity, climate shocks such as floods and prolonged dry spells, displacement from conflict and disasters, and the adverse effects of government food imports on local production.
Dr. Hussein Gadain, FAO Representative in Nigeria and ECOWAS, commended Nigeria for its continued commitment to the Cadre Harmonisé process but urged immediate, multi-sectoral action in response to the findings. He described the CH as a vital early warning tool guiding humanitarian and development responses, emphasizing the need for all states to participate in the next cycle to ensure comprehensive national coverage and reliable data.
Both officials confirmed that the CH findings would inform government interventions, including the National Agricultural Growth Scheme and Agro-Pocket (NAGS-AP) and the National Food Security and Nutrition Emergency Plan.
Bamidele Kehinde, Director of Dynamic Ambassadors for Social Orientation Initiatives and the City Transformation Project, has expressed appreciation to the Federal Government of Nigeria for its efforts in securing the release of Pastor Benjamin Egbaji, who was reportedly held in detention in the Republic of Benin for over two years under difficult conditions.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Pastor Egbaji, a Nigerian cleric, was said to have endured harsh treatment during his detention, including prolonged confinement. His release followed a presidential pardon granted by the authorities in Benin Republic under President Patrice Talon.
Speaking on News Central TV, Dr. Kehinde praised the diplomatic efforts that led to the cleric’s freedom, describing the process as lengthy and challenging. He noted that significant progress was achieved after Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu was appointed Minister of State for Foreign Affairs.
He stated that although there was no personal connection or financial influence involved, the minister actively engaged Benin Republic authorities through diplomatic channels. According to him, her visit and negotiations played a key role in securing Pastor Egbaji’s release.
Dr. Kehinde also commended all individuals and institutions that contributed to the advocacy efforts, including Moses Eyo, Dickson Umu Unung, the Cross River State Government, CP Alobi Lawrence (rtd), Joseph Bisong Ayi, Blessing Harrison, Eze Sampson, and Rt. Hon. Legor Idagbo.
He said their combined efforts were instrumental in achieving the cleric’s freedom.
He added that while Egbaji’s release is a major relief, the cleric now faces the task of recovering and rebuilding his life after years of hardship. He called for continued support to help him reintegrate into society.
Dr. Kehinde also urged stronger government commitment to protecting Nigerian citizens abroad and enhancing diplomatic engagement across West Africa to prevent similar cases in the future.
The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire, and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has provided an update on its ongoing nationwide recruitment exercise.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The board stated that 1,120,491 applications were successfully completed and processed, allowing candidates to proceed to the computer-based test (CBT) stage.
It also disclosed that 432,935 applications were left incomplete, while 360,923 applicants were disqualified during screening and shortlisting for failing to meet the required criteria.
In total, the recruitment exercise recorded over 1.8 million applications across the country.
The exercise covers agencies under the board, including the Nigeria Immigration Service, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Federal Fire Service, and the Nigeria Correctional Service.
CDCFIB also released a breakdown of CBT performance, showing that 221,996 candidates scored between 0–40, 229,155 scored between 41–60, 278,543 scored between 61–80, while 142,697 scored between 81–100.
The recruitment process is now expected to move to the next stage, which includes physical screening and document verification. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted with details of their screening venues, dates, and required documents.
The board reiterated that the entire process is free of charge and advised applicants to rely only on official communication channels for updates, warning against misinformation and unauthorized messages circulating online.
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has confirmed that its Air Component of Operation HADIN KAI conducted precise airstrikes in the Yuwe axis of the Sambisa Forest, resulting in the elimination of several terrorist elements on Monday.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
This was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja by the Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, who noted that military operations in the North-East continue to maintain strong pressure on insurgent groups.
He explained that the operation was based on credible intelligence, supported by Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) activities, which identified active terrorist presence within fortified positions and underground hideouts.
According to him, NAF air platforms successfully engaged the targets using precision-guided munitions, destroying the structures, neutralising multiple terrorists, and dismantling key logistics facilities. This was later confirmed through battle damage assessments.
The statement added that sustained air operations have continued to weaken terrorist networks, disrupting their activities and forcing them into more defensive and unstable responses.
The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, also reiterated the Air Force’s commitment to maintaining continuous, intelligence-driven operations aimed at completely neutralising terrorist threats.
He further assured that the NAF remains focused on protecting its personnel, safeguarding national security, and ensuring the safety of citizens, while continuing precision operations in line with strict rules of engagement to minimise civilian impact.
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