Washington is tightening the purse strings on Abuja as rising insecurity and religious violence spark concern on Capitol Hill. The US House Committee on Appropriations has recommended slashing financial and developmental assistance to Nigeria by 50 percent, citing the Federal Government’s struggle to contain escalating unrest.
The move signals a potential shift in US-Nigeria relations, with stricter conditions now looming over humanitarian support unless tangible progress is made in tackling the nation’s deepening security crisis.
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