Nigeria - Conflict monitoring

Nigeria's security situation deteriorated this week with a deadly attack in Benue State killing 8, including 3 children. The broader Lake Chad Basin crisis is at a critical tipping point, with UNHCR reporting 3.5 million displaced and an 80% rise in security incidents since early 2024. Violence is increasingly cross-border, and terrorist groups are using advanced technology. Humanitarian needs remain acute, with urgent funding required to sustain protection efforts.