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UN: Nigeria's Aid Reliance Unsustainable Amid Growing Crises

1/23/2026

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During the 2026 humanitarian plan launch in Abuja, UN Coordinator Mohamed Malick Fall said Nigeria's reliance on foreign aid is unsustainable.
He reported over 4,000 deaths from attacks in 2025, equal to 2023.
The UN plans $516 million in aid for 2.5 million people, a decrease from prior years, with funding cuts forcing lifesaving interventions for over 300,000 children.

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During the 2026 humanitarian plan launch in Abuja, UN Coordinator Mohamed Malick Fall said Nigeria's reliance on foreign aid is unsustainable.
He reported over 4,000 deaths from attacks in 2025, equal to 2023.
The UN plans $516 million in aid for 2.5 million people, a decrease from prior years, with funding cuts forcing lifesaving interventions for over 300,000 children.