By Paul Joseph
A new UN-backed assessment has revealed a worsening global hunger situation, with Nigeria listed among the countries most affected by severe food insecurity in 2025.
According to the report, about 266 million people worldwide faced acute food insecurity this year alone.
Alarmingly, nearly two-thirds of the most severe cases are concentrated in just 10 countries, including Nigeria, underscoring the scale of the crisis in vulnerable regions.
The findings highlight that millions of children are currently suffering from malnutrition, as ongoing conflicts, forced displacement, climate shocks, and rising food prices continue to drive hunger levels higher across multiple continents.
Experts behind the report warn that what was once viewed as a temporary humanitarian challenge is now evolving into a long-term global emergency.
They caution that without urgent and coordinated international intervention, the situation could worsen further in the coming years.
Humanitarian agencies are calling for increased funding, stronger food distribution systems, and improved political stability in affected regions to prevent further deterioration.
The report adds to growing concerns about food security in Africa’s most populous nation, where inflation and insecurity have already strained access to basic food supplies for millions of households.
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