Dossier
Maryam Aminu
Coverage of Maryam Aminu in the Nexus archive.
- Nigerian children pay the price for the Iran war as malnutrition and poverty surge
The Iran war has caused a spike in petrol prices in Nigeria, leading to increased malnutrition among children, particularly in northern regions. UNICEF and the World Bank report rising poverty and food insecurity linked to the conflict's global economic impact.
- Nigerian children pay the price for the Iran war as malnutrition and poverty surge
Nigerian children are suffering from worsening malnutrition and poverty linked to the Iran war, which has driven up petrol and food prices. The conflict has exacerbated economic struggles in northern Nigeria, with UNICEF warning that 23.4 million additional children could fall into poverty by year-end if the war continues.