Nigeria Faces New Crisis Warning

Nigeria Faces New Crisis Warning

In Nigeria, over 50 civil society groups on Tuesday accused the government of Bola Ahmed Tinubu of failing citizens, warning that the country is edging towards collapse.

The coalition, including Amnesty International Nigeria and Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, said hardship is worsening despite rising public revenue.

They described daily life as difficult across many regions, with insecurity, poverty, and rising costs affecting ordinary people.

The groups said communities in parts of the North and Middle Belt are being emptied by violence, while families in cities struggle to survive.

The coalition blamed economic decisions such as subsidy removal and currency changes, saying they have not improved living standards.

They also pointed to rising cases of kidnapping and warned that “nationwide industry” now defines the crisis, with farmers displaced and food prices climbing. Concerns were also raised over shrinking civic space, with claims that critics and protesters are being silenced.

The groups called for immediate action, including better security coordination, economic relief, and reforms ahead of 2027.