US Panel Proposes 50% Aid Cut Over Nigeria’s Insecurity and Religious Violence

The US House Appropriations Committee has recommended halving financial and development assistance to Nigeria for fiscal years 2027–28. Lawmakers want aid tied to clear security benchmarks, including steps to protect vulnerable communities and hold perpetrators of violence to account. Under the proposed bill, future funds would only flow once Nigeria meets requirements on combating extremism, supporting victims, facilitating safe returns of displaced people, and matching US spending with its own budget. Visa restrictions could also target officials linked to severe religious freedom violations. At the same time, the committee directed $235 million from security programmes to address violence in the Middle Belt and by Fulani militias. It also highlighted funding for faith-based groups helping communities hit by attacks and urged stronger partnerships for law enforcement capacity building.

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