Published: Jan 23, 2026, 11:51 IST | Updated: Jan 23, 2026, 11:51 IST
The United Nations launched a $516 million appeal on January 22, 2026, to address critical humanitarian needs for 2.5 million people in Nigeria's Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe states, warning of famine risks for 35 million amid violence, displacement, and global funding shortfalls.