Nigeria food, energy, gas flaring pressures and hunger

Timeline

1. about 14 hours ago

   [HEALTH] 3 sources

   Nigeria Faces Food Shortages and Growing Hunger Crisis

   Experts warn Nigeria may face rice and tomato shortages within months; a UN‑funded report expects 16‑17 million people to face acute hunger by Jan 2027, highlighting severe food insecurity.

2. 4 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 2 sources

   Nigeria and United States See Sharp Rise in Food Costs

   Nigeria's jollof rice cost rose 14.6% in a year while half of U.S. shoppers cut grocery spending amid inflation, higher gas prices and tighter SNAP benefits.

3. 7 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 9 sources

   Nigeria's IPMAN Opposes New Fuel Import Licences as Prices Surge

   IPMAN protests new fuel import licences, citing higher prices and naira pressure as Nigeria’s petrol imports surge in June despite Dangote refinery output, prompting marketers to halt loading and warn of higher

4. 7 days ago

   [HEALTH] 6 sources

   Nigeria sees surge in child malnutrition as Iran war fuels price shock

   Nigeria’s northern families face rising child malnutrition as Iran‑related fuel price shocks double petrol costs, threatening millions of children with poverty, UNICEF warns.

5. 17 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 2 sources

   Nigeria faces $1.5 billion loss from gas flaring and seeks $20 billion annual gas investment

   Nigeria lost $1.5 bn from flaring 5.3 bcm of gas in 2024; Germany will help commercialise flare gas, while Nigeria aims for $20 bn annual investment to close its gas‑infra gap.

6. 21 days ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Nigeria grapples with hunger-driven insecurity and social‑media disinformation

   Nigeria faces a severe hunger crisis affecting 17 million people, heightening insecurity, while unchecked social‑media misinformation spreads panic around attacks and kidnappings, compounding the security woes.

7. 22 days ago

   [POLITICS] 3 sources

   Peter Obi Warns of Worsening Hunger Crisis in Northern Nigeria

   Peter Obi says over 17 million people in northern Nigeria face crisis‑level hunger, blaming leadership failures and insecurity, and urges government action with World Food Programme support.

8. 27 days ago

   [HEALTH] 3 sources

   Nigeria's daily cost of a healthy diet rises to N1,589 per adult

   Nigeria's Cost of a Healthy Diet rose to N1,589 per adult day in April 2026, up 3.1 % month‑on‑month; South‑East most expensive, North‑East cheapest; animal foods dominate cost.

9. 28 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 4 sources

   Nigeria Food Prices Surge for Tomatoes While Staples Decline, Affordability Varies by State

   Nigeria's May 2026 food price report shows tomatoes up 32% month‑on‑month, staples like beans down over 40%, and stark regional price differences, with Adamawa the cheapest state overall.

10. 28 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 5 sources

    Nigeria's Energy Sector Faces Billions Lost to Gas Flaring as Power Reforms Advance

    Nigeria could lose $54 bn annually from gas flaring, while Tinubu's power reforms use a N4 trn bond programme to settle arrears and boost electricity supply.

11. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Nigeria’s oil sector faces major methane cuts as report and NGOs urge action

    A report shows Nigeria can cut 533 kt CH₄ annually with existing tech, while NGOs demand stricter enforcement of methane rules to protect health and the environment.

12. about 1 month ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources

    World Bank warns $54 billion gas flaring waste equals Africa's total demand

    World Bank data shows 167 billion m³ of gas flared in 2025, wasting $54 billion and emitting 429 Mt CO₂e; Russia leads with 18 % share, while the US reduced flaring by 7 %.

13. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Nigeria among nine nations responsible for 83% of global gas flaring in 2025

    Nigeria is one of nine countries generating 83% of global gas flaring in 2025, with volumes up 8% and losses worth $54 billion, underscoring infrastructure gaps and the need for $70‑100 billion investment to ab

14. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 12 sources

    Nigeria expands gas output, electricity metering and LPG imports to curb rising prices

    Nigeria raised electricity metering to 57 %, lifted gas output to 7.63 bcfd, tackled LPG price spikes (up to N2,100/kg) with security crackdowns and increased imports, and approved new petrol‑diesel import pads

15. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    Nigeria insecurity deepens poverty and threatens food supply

    Violence in northern Nigeria cuts household spending and drives farmers from their lands, jeopardising food production and pushing millions toward hunger.

16. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Abuja residents protest rising fuel and tomato prices

    Abuja motorists say fuel now burns faster and costs more, while market traders report tomato prices have doubled, prompting consumer protests over rising essential‑good costs.

17. 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources

    Nigeria confronts soaring food and cooking‑gas prices amid insecurity and inflation

    Nigeria sees sharp hikes in food prices and cooking‑gas costs due to insecurity, extortion and road blockades, prompting public outcry and fears of a return to firewood.

18. 3 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    Nigeria's farmers association warns food prices could fall after next harvest

    AFAN deputy says Nigeria's food prices could drop after next harvest if security improves and input costs are subsidised.

19. 3 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    Nigeria sees tomato and food prices surge as supply dries up and logistics costs rise

    Nigeria's tomato prices have tripled and food costs rise as harvests end, transport costs soar, and middlemen exploit festive demand.

20. 3 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    Nigeria sees sharp rise in rice and staple food prices

    Nigeria's NBS reports rice prices jump 20% to ₦112k, with other staples also climbing, squeezing households.

21. 3 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

    Middle East tensions push up prices, affecting cost of living globally

    Middle East tensions push up energy and input costs, lifting prices for farmers and Nigerians alike.