FAO Projects 34.7m Nigerians Could Face Acute Food Insecurity

Conflict, displacement and climate shocks are combining to create one of the world’s largest food-security emergencies.

Aug 01, 2026 - 00:00
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FAO Projects 34.7m Nigerians Could Face Acute Food Insecurity
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The Food and Agriculture Organization says 34.7 million people in Nigeria are projected to face high levels of acute food insecurity in 2026. Conflict—especially in the northeast—has disrupted farming and markets, while climate variability and displacement are adding pressure. The scale of the estimate means food security cannot be treated only as an agricultural problem; it is also a security, income, logistics and social-protection issue. NewsRena will track food prices, planting conditions and interventions aimed at restoring livelihoods rather than relying only on emergency food distribution.

Source: fao.org

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