Nigeria Records 3.38 Million IDPs Across 14 States in 2023
Nigeria's 2023 Demographic Bulletin from the NBS reports 3.38 million internally displaced persons across 14 states, with Borno State accounting for 1.7 million.
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Nigeria's 2023 Demographic Bulletin from the NBS reports 3.38 million internally displaced persons across 14 states, with Borno State accounting for 1.7 million.
An official report indicates that more than 1,300 internally displaced persons (IDPs) have died from hunger in camps within the Tigray region.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed the African Union Convention for the Protection and Assistance of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), known as the Kampala Convention, into law, strengthening humanitarian protection in Nigeria.

Benue State in Nigeria has begun the resettlement of victims from the June 2025 Yelewata attack, which killed over 100 people, and has enrolled 5,883 internally displaced persons (IDPs) in a health insurance scheme.

The Benue state government has provided fresh details on how it deployed the N1.275billion donated for victims of the June 13, 2025 Yelewata attack, highlighting progress in relief delivery, rehabilitation and phased resettlement of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs). The post Yelewata tragedy: Benue channels N1.275b into relief, rehabilitation, resettlement appeared first on Vanguard News.

Zamfara state government has launched the Internally Displaced Persons policy and State Action Plan (SAP) in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The post Zamfara partners UNDP on durable solutions for IDPs appeared first on Vanguard News.

Manipur Chief Minister met with Nitin Nabin to discuss strengthening the party's state unit and accelerating efforts for the resettlement of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in the state.

Nine Nigerian states have recorded over 10,000 internally displaced persons (IDPs) in the past two months, which the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) describes as a persistent and growing protection crisis.
More than 330 internally displaced persons (IDPs) have been reported dead in Hitsats and 125 in Adwa, as humanitarian coordinators warn of a rapidly worsening crisis in the regions.
A demonstration was held in Kobo town, Amhara region, Ethiopia, in support of a decision by the House of Federation, though internally displaced persons (IDPs) reportedly alleged pressure to participate.

Two pregnant internally displaced women have tragically died in a Benue State community in Nigeria, reportedly due to severe poverty and inadequate access to essential healthcare services, highlighting a growing humanitarian crisis.

Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, reaffirms his commitment to addressing security challenges, completing projects, and resettling IDPs in 2026. Read More:…
The construction of 5,000 houses were approved for the rehabilitation of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Manipur under the Pradhan Mantri Awass Yojna-Gramin (PMAY-G).
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A cornerstone was laid for an 18-unit apartment building in Ukraine, funded by Estonia and Japan, to house internally displaced persons (IDPs).

UNICEF provides humanitarian aid to 7,000 Bauchi IDPs in Gombe, distributing hygiene kits and offering healthcare, vaccination, and education services. Read More:…

Governors Agbu Kefas of Taraba and Hycienth Alia of Benue visited internally displaced persons (IDPs) in the border communities of their respective states, with Governor Alia reaffirming commitment to collaboration.
The suspect in the killing of five people on February 10, 2026, in Sudovychi, Rivne region, who died in pre-trial detention due to acute cardiovascular failure, had pre-existing health issues. He was examined by doctors and provided with necessary medical care.

Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has approved the construction of approximately 5,000 new houses under PMAY-G for the rehabilitation of internally displaced persons (IDPs) affected by ethnic violence in Manipur.

This Tuesday, February 24 marks four years since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, forcing millions to flee their homes. Today there are an estimated four million Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Ukraine. As the front line moves, endangering areas that were previously considered relatively safe, the shortage of suitable long-term accommodation options for these IDPs remains chronic. FRANCE 24's Gulliver Cragg, Illia Dyadik and Catalina Gomez report.