US Aid to Nigeria Reaches $1.3 Billion Amid Concerns

A report published by the US Department of State on April 30, 2026, indicates that the United States disbursed a total of $1.3 billion in foreign assistance to Nigeria during the 2024 and 2025 fiscal years. In 2024, Nigeria received $879,102,695, while in 2025, the amount was $646,404,163.

The bulk of the funding was allocated through the US Agency for International Development (USAID), which accounted for $738,747,234 in 2024. Other significant contributions came from the Department of Health and Human Services ($112,061,903) and the Department of State ($19,910,940).

For 2025, USAID again provided the largest share at $597,602,944. However, several agencies recorded no disbursements in 2025.

Concurrently, US lawmakers are considering a proposed bill that would require stricter oversight of future aid to Nigeria, including withholding 50% of the assistance until the Secretary of State certifies that the Nigerian government is taking steps to address insecurity and protect vulnerable populations. This reflects growing concerns over ongoing violence, particularly against Christian communities in Nigeria.