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Why are more Nigerians going hungry?

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March 6, 2026

Nigeria is racing against a growing hunger emergency as flooding and other natural disasters damage crops and disrupt food supplies. In this episode of Under the Baobab, we speak to Nigeria's Minister of State for Humanitarian Affairs, Dr. Yusuf Tanko Sununu, about the government’s response.

Nigeria is racing against a growing hunger emergency as flooding and other natural disasters damage crops and disrupt food supplies.

With up to 35 million people at risk, more than the populations of Ghana and Cameroon, concerns are rising as corruption allegations overshadow the ministry tasked with relief.

In this episode of Under the Baobab, we speak to Nigeria’s Minister of State for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr. Yusuf Tanko Sununu, about the government's response.

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Under the Baobab is DW's weekly vodcast where Africa's biggest issues meet real talk, sharp minds and bold solutions. Hosts Mimi Mefo Newuh and George Okachi are joined by experts and everyday change-makers from Africa.

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