U.S. disburses $516m to Nigeria in September, report shows

Nigeria has been ranked as the third-largest receiver of United States foreign aid in Sub-Saharan Africa, according to a new report by Cable Index.

The report reviewed U.S. financial assistance to 20 African countries as of September 2025. It showed that Nigeria received about $516.69 million in aid during the period. Ethiopia topped the list with $617.35 million, followed by the Democratic Republic of Congo with $571.35 million.

According to the report, most of the U.S. support focused on humanitarian aid, healthcare, education, and governance programs aimed at promoting peace and development across Africa.

Other major beneficiaries included Sudan ($514.55 million), Kenya ($402.84 million), and Somalia ($402.57 million).

At the bottom of the list, Ghana received $114.56 million, ranking 20th among Sub-Saharan countries.

Full List of Top Recipients of U.S. Foreign Aid (September 2025)

Ethiopia – $617.35m

Congo (DRC) – $571.35m

Nigeria – $516.69m

Sudan – $514.55m

Kenya – $402.84m

Somalia – $402.57m

Mozambique – $325.41m

Uganda – $324.17m

South Sudan – $308.43m

Tanzania – $288.80m

Zambia – $214.42m

Senegal – $205.74m

Burkina Faso – $202.22m

Mali – $183.07m

Malawi – $181.98m

Zimbabwe – $173.48m

South Africa – $166.08m

Niger – $162.08m

Côte d’Ivoire – $129.59m

Ghana – $114.56m

The report highlighted the U.S. government’s ongoing efforts to strengthen development and stability across African nations through financial and technical assistance.