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The Digest:

A national disaster is unfolding as devastating floods have claimed 236 lives across 27 states and the Federal Capital Territory this year. According to the latest data from the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), nearly 410,000 Nigerians have been affected, with over 135,000 displaced and vast swathes of farmland destroyed, highlighting a severe humanitarian and food security crisis.

Key Points:
  • Floods have killed 236 people across 27 states and the FCT in 2025.
  • Niger State recorded the highest death toll with 163 fatalities.
  • Nearly 410,000 people have been affected, with over 135,000 displaced.
  • 47,708 houses have been damaged and 62,653 farmlands destroyed.
  • The most affected populations include 188,118 children and 125,307 women.
  • Adamawa, Lagos, and Akwa Ibom are among the worst-hit states.
  • NEMA is coordinating emergency responses with state governments and partners.
This catastrophe underscores the urgent need for robust national climate adaptation and disaster management strategies to protect vulnerable communities.

Sources: Daily Trust