Nigeria: where help is needed now
Nigeria: the HelpMap currently tracks 46 active events here, 3 of them critical. The main type is: Armed conflict. People reported in need: 2,012,724. Humanitarian appeals request $4,588,565; $3,925,465 of it is funded. Published aid-kit requests tracked for Nigeria: 16, of which 0 are open.
Active events in Nigeria
| Event | Main type | Level | Since | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armed conflict: Borno, Nigeria51 violent events, 325 reported deaths in October 2026 | Armed conflict | Critical | Oct 31, 2026 | ACLED conflict data via OCHA HDX HAPI |
| Armed conflict: Zamfara, Nigeria89 violent events, 249 reported deaths in October 2026 | Armed conflict | Critical | Oct 31, 2026 | ACLED conflict data via OCHA HDX HAPI |
| Ebola disease caused by Bundibugyo virus - Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya and NigeriaEbola disease caused by Bundibugyo virus | Disease outbreak | Critical | Nov 6, 2026 | WHO Disease Outbreak News |
| Nigeria: humanitarian crisis7.8 million people in need (2025) | Humanitarian crisis | Serious | Dec 31, 2024 | OCHA HDX HAPI (needs, funding, displacement, hunger) |
| Armed conflict: Katsina, Nigeria82 violent events, 70 reported deaths in October 2026 | Armed conflict | Serious | Oct 31, 2026 | ACLED conflict data via OCHA HDX HAPI |
| Armed conflict: Kebbi, Nigeria49 violent events, 64 reported deaths in October 2026 | Armed conflict | Serious | Oct 31, 2026 | ACLED conflict data via OCHA HDX HAPI |
| Armed conflict: Plateau, Nigeria75 violent events, 72 reported deaths in October 2026 | Armed conflict | Serious | Oct 31, 2026 | ACLED conflict data via OCHA HDX HAPI |
| Armed conflict: Yobe, Nigeria7 violent events, 77 reported deaths in October 2026 | Armed conflict | Serious | Oct 31, 2026 | ACLED conflict data via OCHA HDX HAPI |
| Armed conflict: Adamawa, Nigeria16 violent events, 53 reported deaths in October 2026 | Armed conflict | Serious | Oct 31, 2026 | ACLED conflict data via OCHA HDX HAPI |
| Armed conflict: Benue, Nigeria20 violent events, 24 reported deaths in October 2026 | Armed conflict | Serious | Oct 31, 2026 | ACLED conflict data via OCHA HDX HAPI |
| Armed conflict: Niger, Nigeria51 violent events, 59 reported deaths in October 2026 | Armed conflict | Serious | Oct 31, 2026 | ACLED conflict data via OCHA HDX HAPI |
| Armed conflict: Sokoto, Nigeria48 violent events, 42 reported deaths in October 2026 | Armed conflict | Serious | Oct 31, 2026 | ACLED conflict data via OCHA HDX HAPI |
| Armed conflict: Taraba, Nigeria3 violent events, 21 reported deaths in October 2026 | Armed conflict | Serious | Oct 31, 2026 | ACLED conflict data via OCHA HDX HAPI |
| Drought in Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Central African Republic, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Niger,…Medium impact for agricultural drought in 1451032 km2 | Drought | Serious | May 21, 2026 | GDACS (UN / European Commission) |
| Nigeria - Cholera OutbreakCHF 374,988 requested | Disease outbreak | Notable | Jul 31, 2026 | IFRC GO (Red Cross / Red Crescent) |
| Nigeria - MalnutritionCHF 2,500,000 requested | Other emergency | Notable | May 22, 2025 | IFRC GO (Red Cross / Red Crescent) |
| Armed conflict: Abia, Nigeria1 violent events, 2 reported deaths in October 2026 | Armed conflict | Notable | Nov 1, 2026 | ACLED conflict data via OCHA HDX HAPI |
| Armed conflict: Anambra, Nigeria5 violent events, 5 reported deaths in October 2026 | Armed conflict | Notable | Nov 1, 2026 | ACLED conflict data via OCHA HDX HAPI |
| Armed conflict: Bauchi, Nigeria3 violent events, 1 reported deaths in October 2026 | Armed conflict | Notable | Oct 31, 2026 | ACLED conflict data via OCHA HDX HAPI |
| Armed conflict: Bayelsa, Nigeria2 violent events, 2 reported deaths in October 2026 | Armed conflict | Notable | Nov 1, 2026 | ACLED conflict data via OCHA HDX HAPI |
| Armed conflict: Delta, Nigeria2 violent events, 2 reported deaths in October 2026 | Armed conflict | Notable | Oct 31, 2026 | ACLED conflict data via OCHA HDX HAPI |
| Armed conflict: Ebonyi, Nigeria1 violent events, 2 reported deaths in October 2026 | Armed conflict | Notable | Nov 1, 2026 | ACLED conflict data via OCHA HDX HAPI |
| Armed conflict: Edo, Nigeria6 violent events, 3 reported deaths in October 2026 | Armed conflict | Notable | Nov 1, 2026 | ACLED conflict data via OCHA HDX HAPI |
| Armed conflict: Enugu, Nigeria4 violent events, 3 reported deaths in October 2026 | Armed conflict | Notable | Oct 31, 2026 | ACLED conflict data via OCHA HDX HAPI |
| Armed conflict: Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria3 violent events, 3 reported deaths in October 2026 | Armed conflict | Notable | Oct 31, 2026 | ACLED conflict data via OCHA HDX HAPI |
| Armed conflict: Kaduna, Nigeria33 violent events, 19 reported deaths in October 2026 | Armed conflict | Notable | Oct 31, 2026 | ACLED conflict data via OCHA HDX HAPI |
| Armed conflict: Kano, Nigeria11 violent events, 4 reported deaths in October 2026 | Armed conflict | Notable | Oct 31, 2026 | ACLED conflict data via OCHA HDX HAPI |
| Armed conflict: Kogi, Nigeria13 violent events, 7 reported deaths in October 2026 | Armed conflict | Notable | Oct 31, 2026 | ACLED conflict data via OCHA HDX HAPI |
| Armed conflict: Kwara, Nigeria6 violent events, 3 reported deaths in October 2026 | Armed conflict | Notable | Oct 31, 2026 | ACLED conflict data via OCHA HDX HAPI |
| Armed conflict: Lagos, Nigeria7 violent events, 3 reported deaths in October 2026 | Armed conflict | Notable | Oct 31, 2026 | ACLED conflict data via OCHA HDX HAPI |
| Armed conflict: Nasarawa, Nigeria19 violent events, 4 reported deaths in October 2026 | Armed conflict | Notable | Oct 31, 2026 | ACLED conflict data via OCHA HDX HAPI |
| Armed conflict: Ogun, Nigeria2 violent events, 1 reported deaths in October 2026 | Armed conflict | Notable | Nov 1, 2026 | ACLED conflict data via OCHA HDX HAPI |
| Armed conflict: Ondo, Nigeria3 violent events, 4 reported deaths in October 2026 | Armed conflict | Notable | Nov 1, 2026 | ACLED conflict data via OCHA HDX HAPI |
| Armed conflict: Osun, Nigeria2 violent events, 3 reported deaths in October 2026 | Armed conflict | Notable | Oct 31, 2026 | ACLED conflict data via OCHA HDX HAPI |
| Armed conflict: Oyo, Nigeria6 violent events, 4 reported deaths in October 2026 | Armed conflict | Notable | Nov 1, 2026 | ACLED conflict data via OCHA HDX HAPI |
| Armed conflict: Rivers, Nigeria2 violent events, 2 reported deaths in October 2026 | Armed conflict | Notable | Oct 31, 2026 | ACLED conflict data via OCHA HDX HAPI |
| Central/Eastern Africa: Ebola Outbreak - May 2026EP-2026-000071-COD | Disease outbreak | Notable | May 5, 2026 | ReliefWeb (UN OCHA) |
| Epidemic - 11-2026 - Nigeria – Diphtheria Outbreak 2026 | Disease outbreak | Notable | Nov 5, 2026 | IFRC GO (Red Cross / Red Crescent) |
| Nigeria - Drought sEAPCHF 218,996 requested | Drought | Notable | Oct 9, 2026 | IFRC GO (Red Cross / Red Crescent) |
| Nigeria - Floods imminentCHF 749,724 requested | Flood | Notable | Jul 24, 2026 | IFRC GO (Red Cross / Red Crescent) |
| Nigeria - Population MovementCHF 744,857 requested | Displacement | Notable | Sep 11, 2026 | IFRC GO (Red Cross / Red Crescent) |
| Nigeria: Cholera Outbreak - Jun 2017EP-2017-000077-NGA | Disease outbreak | Notable | Jun 7, 2017 | ReliefWeb (UN OCHA) |
| Nigeria: Lassa Fever Outbreak - Jan 2023EP-2023-000090-NGA | Disease outbreak | Notable | Jan 20, 2023 | ReliefWeb (UN OCHA) |
| Other - 11-2026 - Electoral Violence | Armed conflict | Notable | Nov 12, 2026 | IFRC GO (Red Cross / Red Crescent) |
| Forest fires in NigeriaGreen impact for forestfire in 5819 ha | Wildfire | Minor | Nov 10, 2026 | GDACS (UN / European Commission) |
| Forest fires in NigeriaGreen impact for forestfire in 6145 ha | Wildfire | Minor | Nov 11, 2026 | GDACS (UN / European Commission) |
Aid kits likely needed estimate
HelpMap estimate from the type and severity of the events — not a published request.
Published aid-kit requests for Nigeria
| ID | Kit and place | Requested by | Quantity | Published | Deadline | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RN-1310 | Dignity / menstrual hygiene kitNigeriaCBM – Request for Quotation for the Supply of Menstrual Hygiene Management Kits for LearnersItems requestedMenstrual hygiene management (MHM) kits for learners; item list not visible (members only) | International NGO · RFQ | — | Nov 2026 | Nov 11, 2026 | Closed | Source |
| RN-1180 | Dignity / menstrual hygiene kitNigeria (state not stated), NigeriaSupply and delivery of commodities for the assembly of 3,000 locally packaged dignity kitsItems requestedCommodities to assemble locally packaged dignity kits | Local NGO · Tender | 3,000 | Oct 2026 | Oct 21, 2026 | Closed | Source |
| RN-1017 | Hygiene kitNigeriaFinpact Development Foundation (FINDEF) - Request For Quotation (RFQ) For The Supply And Delivery Of Hygiene Kits | Local NGO · RFQ | — | Sep 2026 | Oct 16, 2026 | Closed | Source |
| RN-984 | Education / recreation kitNigeriaSupply and Delivery of Assorted Kits for NRC's Operations in Nigeria - Learners and Teachers' Kits | International NGO · Tender | — | Aug 2026 | Sep 1, 2026 | Closed | Source |
| RN-942 | Hygiene kitNigeriaNovelalliance for Development Aid (NADA) - Invitation to Tender for Various Supplies (Lot 1: Re-insertion kits)Items requestedLot 1 Re-insertion kits: menstrual pads (20), bath soap (40), underwear (20), detergent 500 g (40), toothpaste (qty not visible); rest of list truncated | Local NGO · Tender | — | Jul 2026 | Jul 29, 2026 | Closed | Source |
| RN-941 | Dignity / menstrual hygiene kitNigeriaCentre for Advocacy, Transparency and Accountability Initiative (CATAI) - Invitation to Tender for the Supply and Delivery of Dignity Kits and Hygiene Materials | Local NGO · Tender | — | Jul 2026 | Aug 3, 2026 | Closed | Source |
| RN-914 | Hygiene kitBorno State, NigeriaSupply of hygiene and cholera kits in Borno State - Hygiene kits | International NGO · Tender | — | Jul 2026 | Jul 12, 2026 | Closed | Source |
| RN-772 | Education / recreation kitAdamawa and Borno States, NigeriaSupply of learners kits - Adamawa, Borno State | International NGO · Tender | — | Apr 2026 | Apr 24, 2026 | Closed | Source |
| RN-732 | NFI / household kitMaiduguri, Monguno, Ngala, NigeriaSupply of Standard NFI Kits to be delivered to Maiduguri, Monguno & Ngala as per | UN agency · RFQ | — | Mar 2026 | Mar 19, 2026 | Closed | Source |
| RN-720 | Shelter kitMonguno and Dikwa, NigeriaEmergency Shelter Kits Type-2 to be delivered to Monguno and Dikwa, Borno State | UN agency · RFQ | — | Mar 2026 | Mar 10, 2026 | Closed | Source |
| RN-719 | NFI / household kitDikwa, Mobbar, Kaga, NigeriaSupply of Standard NFI Kits to be delivered to Dikwa, Mobar & Kaga as per BOQ ( | UN agency · RFQ | — | Mar 2026 | Mar 10, 2026 | Closed | Source |
| RN-718 | NFI / household kitDamaturu and Gujba, NigeriaSupply of Standard NFI Kits to be delivered to Damatutu and Gujba as per BOQ ( p | UN agency · RFQ | — | Mar 2026 | Mar 11, 2026 | Closed | Source |
| RN-711 | Hygiene kitMobbar, Kaga, Dikwa, Makurdi, NigeriaPurchase of Hygiene kits _4 LOTS _ Delivery at Multiple Locations | UN agency · RFQ | — | Feb 2026 | Mar 4, 2026 | Closed | Source |
| RN-554 | Hygiene kitBorno and Yobe States (bids at Maiduguri office), NigeriaTender for the Supply of Hygiene Kits at Global Village Healthcare Initiative for Africa (GHIV Africa) | Local NGO · Tender | — | Oct 2025 | Nov 3, 2025 | Closed | Source |
| RN-405 | Dignity / menstrual hygiene kitMakurdi / Guma LGA, Benue State (delivery quotes also for Biu, Borno and Michika, Adamawa), NigeriaRequest For Quotation – Procurement Of Dignity Kits At Christian AidItems requestedSanitary pads (30/pack), 6-yard wrapper, large cotton bath towel, rubber comb, bathroom slippers (2), baby diapers (35/pack), solar torchlight, women's 3-in-1 underwear (3), petroleum jelly 120g, bathing sponge, 3 m laundry line, plastic whistle | International NGO · RFQ | 700 | Jul 2025 | Jul 11, 2025 | Closed | Source |
| RN-263 | Hygiene kitNigeriaSupply and delivery of 6000 Hygiene kits to support WASH SECTOR common pipeline | UN agency · RFQ | 6,000 | Feb 2025 | Mar 6, 2025 | Closed | Source |
Questions and answers
- What is the humanitarian situation in Nigeria right now?
- Nigeria: the HelpMap currently tracks 46 active events here, 3 of them critical. The main type is: Armed conflict. People reported in need: 2,012,724. Humanitarian appeals request $4,588,565; $3,925,465 of it is funded. Published aid-kit requests tracked for Nigeria: 16, of which 0 are open.
- Which aid kits are needed in Nigeria?
- Based on the current events in Nigeria, HelpMap estimates that these kits are most likely needed: Hygiene kit, Food parcel / food kit, Dignity / menstrual hygiene kit, First aid kit, and NFI / household kit. This is an estimate, not a published request.
- Are there open tenders or requests for aid kits in Nigeria?
- RescueCatalog tracks 16 published aid-kit requests for Nigeria, 0 of them open. Kit types requested: Dignity / menstrual hygiene kit, Hygiene kit, Education / recreation kit, and NFI / household kit.
- Where does this data come from?
- From public sources such as ACLED conflict data via OCHA HDX HAPI, WHO Disease Outbreak News, OCHA HDX HAPI (needs, funding, displacement, hunger), GDACS (UN / European Commission), IFRC GO (Red Cross / Red Crescent), and ReliefWeb (UN OCHA). The events are refreshed every 15 minutes; the likely kit needs and the help-pressure score are RescueCatalog estimates.
- How can an organisation get aid kits for Nigeria?
- Send your kit list or specification. RescueCatalog builds the kits to your specification and quotes for the volume and destination you need.
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