Climate & Sustainablity

Climate Change Raises Drought Risk in Nigeria as World Bank Warns of Food Crisis

Nearly 140 million people in Sub-Saharan Africa need food assistance, as the World Bank warns that an expected El Niño weather event could damage crops, raise food prices and strain government budgets.

By Clement Abayomi4 min read9th October, 2026

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Climate Change Raises Drought Risk in Nigeria as World Bank Warns of Food Crisis

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