By Rasheeda Hamidu
Nigeria is among 10 countries that account for two-thirds of people facing acute food insecurity globally, according to the 2026 Global Report on Food Crises.
The report, produced by the Global Network Against Food Crises with United Nations agencies including the Food and Agriculture Organization and the World Food Programme, said 266 million people across 47 countries experienced high levels of acute hunger in 2025.
It identified Nigeria, Sudan, South Sudan, Yemen, Afghanistan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Syria as the countries with the highest burden of food insecurity.
The report said conflict remains the main driver of hunger, while climate shocks and economic instability continue to disrupt food systems.
It noted that insecurity and disruption in agricultural regions contribute to food shortages in affected countries, including Nigeria.
The Global Network Against Food Crises said hunger is increasingly concentrated in fragile and conflict-affected states.
UN agencies involved in the report said urgent action is needed to strengthen food systems and reduce vulnerability in affected regions.
The report warned that climate-related shocks and conflict could further worsen food insecurity if interventions are not scaled up.
The Global Report on Food Crises is an annual assessment used to track acute hunger trends and guide humanitarian response.
Food insecurity, climate stress and agricultural disruption continue to receive attention in specialised environmental reporting, including by NatureNews.
