The World Bank is poised to approve three major loan projects for Nigeria in 2025, totaling $1.65 billion. These loans aim to address critical developmental challenges in key sectors, including internally displaced persons, education, and nutrition.
The first project, “Solutions for the Internally Displaced and Host Communities,” will receive $300 million, focusing on sustainable solutions for displaced persons and their host communities. The second, “HOPE for Quality Basic Education for All,” is set to receive $553.8 million to enhance basic education, while the third project, “Accelerating Nutrition Results in Nigeria 2.0,” involves $800 million to improve nutrition outcomes.
The loans are part of a broader $6.95 billion financing agreement secured by Nigeria under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Recently, a $500 million loan was approved for rural access and agricultural marketing, marking the 10th loan from the World Bank under his leadership.
These funds reflect the World Bank’s commitment to Nigeria’s social and economic recovery, targeting vulnerable sectors in urgent need of intervention. The decisions on these projects will be finalized in early 2025, with the government’s ability to meet project prerequisites playing a key role.
Nigeria’s growing debt to the World Bank currently totals $16.32 billion, with the majority owed to the International Development Association, reflecting a significant share of the country’s external debt.
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