Author: Nkechi Onyedika-Ugoeze, Abuja

Malnutrition Crisis in Nigeria: Urgent Need for Action Every hour, 100 under-five children in Nigeria die while two million suffer from malnutrition. The impact is severe, with the country losing $1.5 billion in GDP annually due to malnutrition. The crisis has worsened with skyrocketing food inflation, making staple foods unaffordable for many households. Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) reports a significant increase in severely malnourished children, surpassing previous years’ figures by over 100%. UNICEF and stakeholders urge the government to introduce food subsidies and reduce taxes to address the crisis. With over 32 million malnourished children in the country, a $60…