2 Nigerian students died, 23 injured in a stampede at Nasarawa State University during donated rice distribution amid economic crisis.

2 Nigerian students died and 23 were injured in a stampede at Nasarawa State University as thousands of students rushed to receive donated rice from the government to help ease hardship. The country is facing one of its worst economic crises in decades, with inflation reaching 31.7%. The students had gathered for the food distribution when a crowd surge led to the stampede.