Nigeria Receives $187.3M in U.S. Aid Amid Conditions

The United States has disbursed a total of $187,352,312 in foreign assistance to Nigeria, as reported by the U.S. Department of State on May 20, 2026.

This amount positions Nigeria as the second-largest recipient of U.S. aid in Sub-Saharan Africa, following Ethiopia. The bulk of the funds, totaling $186,715,308, is allocated through the U.S.

Agency for International Development (USAID). Other departments contributing to this assistance include the Department of Defense ($240,146), the Department of the Interior ($16,456), the Department of Agriculture ($10,042), and the Department of Transportation ($150).

Notably, several agencies, including the Millennium Challenge Corporation and the Department of Health and Human Services, reported no disbursements during this period. Concurrently, U.S. lawmakers are contemplating tighter conditions for future aid, with a proposal to withhold 50% of U.S. assistance to Nigeria until the Secretary of State certifies that the Nigerian government is taking effective steps to address insecurity and protect vulnerable populations.

This legislative move reflects growing concerns over ongoing violence in Nigeria, particularly attacks affecting Christian communities.