1 in every 7 Nigerians could face hunger in 2026

The big numberAccording to UN agencies, about 34.7–35 million Nigerians are projected to face acute food insecurity between June and August 2026, during the annual lean season.That’s one of the highest hunger figures in the world today. How bad is it?About 1.6 million people could face Emergency-level hunger (IPC Phase 4).About 15,000 people in parts ...