US Considers Halting Aid to Nigeria | Nigeria News

Congress just voted to potentially freeze all U.S. aid to Nigeria unless the government proves it’s seriously tackling violence against Christians — a move spearheaded by Rep. Gregory Steube and tied to the 2027 State Department spending bill. With the House passing it along party lines, the amendment escalates existing demands, requiring the Secretary of State to certify Nigeria’s efforts to prevent and respond to violence. While the Senate and President still must approve it, the vote signals a growing congressional push to withhold aid from nations failing on human rights and security — especially as U.S. debt climbs and tensions rise after last year’s Trump-era designation and a missile strike on Nigerian soil. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/aa06d9b81e1f3057