Nigeria's Nutrition Crisis Deepens Amid Food Shortages and Rising Fuel Costs

The International Rescue Committee has issued a warning about a severe and worsening nutrition crisis in Nigeria. An early food shortage season has led to a significant increase in acute malnutrition among children. This dire situation is further exacerbated by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which has caused fuel prices to surge and accelerated food price inflation, placing immense pressure on families.