Escalating Tension: The Farmer Herder Clash in Nigeria

Dec 20, 2025 | Longbakwa Kevin Maiyaki
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The farmer-herder conflict in Nigeria results in high fatality rates and the displacement of millions, with over 1.3 million people forced into IDP camps as of 2025. Economically, the crisis drains the nation of approximately $14 billion annually and has caused farmland productivity to plummet to 60%, driving up food inflation.