The Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, has given Nigeria $1million to boost food and nutrition needs in Katsina, Zamfara and Borno states.
A statement issued by ECOWAS revealed that the fund was approved for Nigeria from the Regional Stabilization Fund.
The statement stated that the Federal Government had sought the collaboration of the World Food Programme, WFP, in alleviating food and nutrition needs for victims of violent conflicts in the North-West and North-East.
It added that the target beneficiaries will receive an average cash transfer in their prepaid bank cards every month to buy their preferred food from local markets.