October 17
Nigeria: Refugee Commission Condemns Attack On Noun Facility
The Federal Commissioner, National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons, Tijani Aliyu Ahmed, has said the commission will continue to stand on its… Read more »
September 27
Nigeria: Committee Faults Reps' Rejection of N300bn Support for Borno Flood Victims
The committee inaugurated by the Borno State government to disburse relief packages to the victims of the Maiduguri flood disaster has lamented the rejection of a proposal for N300… Read more »
September 24
Nigeria: FG Establishes Disaster Relief Fund
The federal government has established a disaster relief fund to address disasters such as flooding. Read more »
September 20
Nigeria: Accord Party Chairman Gives Relief Materials to 3,000 Borno Flood Victims
The national chairman of Accord Party, Prof. Chris Imumolen has identified victims of flood disaster in Borno State. Read more »
June 25
Nigeria: Food Crisis - IDPs Plead for Succour From Edo Gov'ship Candidates, Others
Over 4,000 displaced persons taking shelter at the Home for the Needy, which plays host to Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Edo State face imminent starvation as operators of… Read more »
Nigeria: Flooding - Ebonyi Govt Builds IDPs' Camps, Stockpiles Food
Ebonyi State government said that Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) Camps have been built and food stocked to ensure adequate provision for any eventuality as the state witnesses… Read more »
June 07
Nigeria: 200 New Births Monthly Amid Dire Conditions in Benue IDP Camp - Report
In the heart of Benue State, where over 1.5 million Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) seek refuge from relentless attacks by gunmen, a startling trend has emerged. Despite the… Read more »
March 03
Nigeria: Fire Razes Tents At Bauchi IDP Camp
A fire disaster has destroyed about 20 tents and displaced about 100 residents of Rundaben-Shuwa Arab, an internally displaced persons camp on the outskirts of Bauchi metropolis. Read more »
December 17, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria Hosts 100,000 Refugees, 8.5 Million IDPs - Minister
Dr. Betta Edu, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, has revealed that Nigeria is currently offering shelter and protection to roughly 100,000 refugees and… Read more »
December 03, 2023
Nigeria: Alarm Bells Ring As Nigeria's Refineries Collapse By 92%
The World Energy 2023 report has unearthed a staggering decline of 92% in Nigeria's crude oil refining output over the past ten years, raising concerns about the country's energy… Read more »
November 16, 2023
Nigeria: 2 Children Die, 1,113 Houses Razed in Borno IDPs' Camp
Two children died and more than 1,113 houses burnt after fire erupted at Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camp in Mafa local government area of Borno State. Read more »
June 19, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria, UN Seek Global Action to Address Plight of 110 Million Refugees
The Federal Government and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), have appealed to countries and international partners to address the dire situation faced by… Read more »
Nigeria: UNDP to Adopt Borno's Humanitarian Model for IDPs' Resettlement
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has hosted Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum in Geneva, Switzerland, for discussions over the resettlement of internally displaced… Read more »
May 15, 2023
Nigeria: Sudan - Last Batch of Nigerians Arrive
The last batch of Nigerians fleeing the crisis in Sudan has been repatriated from Port Sudan as the federal government has so far brought back 2,518 Nigerians. Read more »
May 05, 2023
Nigeria: We Saw Hell At Borders - Nigerian Returnees
The first batch of 376 Nigerians fleeing the crisis in Sudan have been evacuated home from Egypt amid cheers and relief from family members and government officials. Read more »
May 03, 2023
Nigeria: Buhari Lauds Delivery of 300 Housing Units, Other Projects for IDPs in Borno
President Muhammadu Buhari has welcomed the completion and delivery of 300 housing units of two-bedroom each and other livelihood-enhancing infrastructure at two Internally… Read more »