Nigeria received a total of $187.3 million in foreign assistance from the United States in 2026, according to updated figures released by the US Department of State on May 20, 2026.

The report showed that Nigeria ranked as the second-largest recipient of US aid in sub-Saharan Africa during the period, trailing only Ethiopia.

Most of the funds, amounting to over $186.7 million, were disbursed through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). Other contributions came from the Department of State, Department of Defence, Department of the Interior, Department of Agriculture, and Department of Transportation.

However, several US agencies recorded no disbursements to Nigeria during the period, including the Millennium Challenge Corporation, the Department of Health and Human Services, the Peace Corps, the Department of Justice, and the Department of Energy.

The latest figures come as US lawmakers consider stricter conditions for future financial support to Nigeria. Last month, the US House Appropriations Committee advanced proposals in the 2027 appropriations bill that could place tighter restrictions on aid to Nigeria.

Under the proposal, up to 50 percent of future US assistance may be withheld unless the US Secretary of State confirms that Nigeria is making significant progress in tackling insecurity, protecting vulnerable communities, and ensuring accountability for acts of violence.

The bill also seeks to tie future assistance to improvements in counterterrorism operations, human rights protection, and humanitarian efforts.

Although the proposal still requires approval from both the US Congress and the President before becoming law, it reflects growing concern among American lawmakers over the security situation in Nigeria, particularly attacks affecting Christian communities.

The Nigerian government has repeatedly denied allegations of religious persecution, insisting that insecurity affects citizens regardless of faith. Authorities have also reaffirmed their commitment to working with the United States on security and reform initiatives.