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  1. $32 Million Missing from Nigeria’s Water Infrastructure, World Bank Reports

    Nigeria $32 Million Missing from Nigeria’s Water Infrastructure, World Bank Reports

    The World Bank uncovered $32 million in unaccounted funds from Nigeria’s water project, as revealed in its FY2024 Sanctions System Annual Report. The missing funds were meant for water infrastructure development. The bank is working with Nigerian authorities to recover the amount and ensure...
  2. World Bank Highlights Inconsistencies in NNPCL Revenue Reports Submitted to FAAC

    Nigeria World Bank Highlights Inconsistencies in NNPCL Revenue Reports Submitted to FAAC

    The World Bank has criticized the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) for its lack of transparency and inconsistent financial reporting, which hinders oil revenue oversight. The ARMOR Report urges Nigeria to implement fiscal reforms and diversify its revenue sources as it seeks a...
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    Business FG, World Bank call for urgent acceleration of women empowerment efforts in Nigeria - The Sun

    https://thesun.ng/fg-world-bank-call-for-urgent-acceleration-of-women-empowerment-efforts-in-nigeria/
  4. Nigeria Set to Secure $500 Million World Bank Loan to Improve Basic Education

    Nigeria Nigeria Set to Secure $500 Million World Bank Loan to Improve Basic Education

    Nigeria is set to secure a $500 million loan from the World Bank to enhance basic education, part of the HOPE initiative. The project aims to improve learning outcomes and reduce the number of out-of-school children, with a total estimated cost of $554 million, including a $54 million grant...
  5. World Bank Warns: Tinubu’s Reforms Essential to Avoid Nigeria's Economic Crisis

    Nigeria World Bank Warns: Tinubu’s Reforms Essential to Avoid Nigeria's Economic Crisis

    The World Bank asserts that President Bola Tinubu’s reforms aim to prevent Nigeria from economic collapse amid rising inflation. With over 129 million Nigerians living in poverty, the bank emphasizes the need for corrective measures to stabilize the economy and improve the purchasing power of...
  6. World Bank Report: 129 Million Nigerians Now Living in Poverty

    Nigeria World Bank Report: 129 Million Nigerians Now Living in Poverty

    Over 129 million Nigerians are now living in poverty, according to a World Bank report. Soaring inflation, economic mismanagement, and external shocks have pushed millions into poverty since 2018, with rising food prices and low job productivity worsening the crisis. Urban poverty has also...
  7. Nigeria’s Debt Concerns Rise as FG Secures Additional $6.45 Billion in Loans from World Bank

    Nigeria Nigeria’s Debt Concerns Rise as FG Secures Additional $6.45 Billion in Loans from World Bank

    The Nigerian government, under President Bola Tinubu, has secured $6.45 billion in loans from the World Bank in 16 months. Recent approvals aim to address key sectors like healthcare and education. Concerns grow over the rising debt profile, with Nigeria's total borrowing from the World Bank...
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    Business World Bank approves $1.57bn for Nigeria to improve healthcare services, address flooding - The Cable

    https://www.thecable.ng/world-bank-approves-1-57bn-for-nigeria-to-improve-healthcare-services-address-flooding/amp/
  9. Nigeria to Receive $1.5 Billion from World Bank for Key Development Projects

    Nigeria Nigeria to Receive $1.5 Billion from World Bank for Key Development Projects

    The World Bank is poised to approve a $1.5 billion loan to Nigeria by September 26, 2024. This funding will support three key projects in healthcare, agriculture, and infrastructure, aimed at enhancing economic stability and sustainable development across the country. The World Bank is set to...
  10. Nigeria Climbs to Third Position in World Bank Borrowing Rankings

    Nigeria Nigeria Climbs to Third Position in World Bank Borrowing Rankings

    Nigeria has become the third-largest borrower from the World Bank's International Development Association, with loans rising to $16.5 billion as of June 2024. This increase raises concerns about the country's debt management strategies as it surpasses other nations in borrowing. As of June 30...
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    Click Here For More Details The Ogun State Government TVET Scholarship is open for applications in 2024. This scholarship, in partnership with the World Bank through the Ogun State Economic Transformation Project (OGSTEP), offers awards to 1,000 girls for technical education. Discover how to...
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  12. World Bank Backs Tinubu's Reforms with $2.2 Billion Loan for Nigeria

    Nigeria World Bank Backs Tinubu's Reforms with $2.2 Billion Loan for Nigeria

    The World Bank has approved a $2.25 billion loan for Nigeria to stabilize its economy and support President Tinubu's macro-fiscal reforms, including the controversial fuel subsidy removal. The World Bank has approved a $2.25 billion loan request for Nigeria, in a move aimed at stabilizing the...
  13. [VIDEO] Museveni's Explosive Claims: IMF, World Bank, and West Accused of Perpetuating African Poverty

    Africa [VIDEO] Museveni's Explosive Claims: IMF, World Bank, and West Accused of Perpetuating African Poverty

    Amidst the World Bank's International Development Association summit for African Heads of State in Nairobi, Kenya, Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni delivered a scathing indictment, accusing the IMF, World Bank, and Western nations of perpetuating poverty in Africa. Museveni contended that the...
  14. Internet Access Slashes Poverty by 7% in Nigeria and TanzaniaInternet Access Slashes Poverty by 7% in Nigeria and Tanzania - World Bank Report

    Nigeria Internet Access Slashes Poverty by 7% in Nigeria and TanzaniaInternet Access Slashes Poverty by 7% in Nigeria and Tanzania - World Bank Report

    A recent World Bank brief, titled "Digital Transformation Drives Development in Africa," reveals that improved internet access has contributed to a notable 7% reduction in extreme poverty in Nigeria and Tanzania over three years. The report also highlights an 8% increase in labor force...
  15. Nigeria Labour Congress Accuses World Bank of Hostility, Rejects N750/Litre Fuel Price Proposal

    Nigeria Nigeria Labour Congress Accuses World Bank of Hostility, Rejects N750/Litre Fuel Price Proposal

    The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has vehemently criticized the World Bank, branding it an "enemy of the Nigerian nation," following the institution's call for the Federal Government to end petrol subsidies and increase prices to N750 per litre. NLC President Ajaero condemned the World Bank's...
  16. Nigeria's Poverty Hits 46%, 104 Million Affected, Up by 24 Million in 5 Years - World Bank Report

    Nigeria Nigeria's Poverty Hits 46%, 104 Million Affected, Up by 24 Million in 5 Years - World Bank Report

    The World Bank's Nigeria development update unveils a stark reality—Nigeria's poverty rate has surged to 46 percent in 2023, translating to a staggering 104 million poor Nigerians. The report attributes this alarming increase from 40 percent in 2018 to sluggish growth and rising inflation...
  17. Government Dismisses World Bank, Says Petrol Subsidy 'Gone for Good

    Nigeria Government Dismisses World Bank, Says Petrol Subsidy 'Gone for Good

    In a televised interview on Channels TV, Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, emphatically dismissed the recent assertion by the World Bank that the Federal Government continues to pay subsidy on petrol. According to the minister, President Bola Tinubu had made it...
  18. World Bank Advises FG: Cease Subsidy Payments, Consider Petrol Price Hike to N750/Litre

    Nigeria World Bank Advises FG: Cease Subsidy Payments, Consider Petrol Price Hike to N750/Litre

    In a significant development, the World Bank has urged the Federal Government to put an end to fuel subsidies and consider raising the petrol price to N750 per litre, citing the current rates as non-cost-reflective. The recommendation comes as a part of the Nigeria Development Update (NDU)...
  19. Federal Government Allocates 2% of 2024 Budget to Poverty Reduction, Falling Short of World Bank Recommendations

    Nigeria Federal Government Allocates 2% of 2024 Budget to Poverty Reduction, Falling Short of World Bank Recommendations

    The Federal Government of Nigeria plans to allocate 2% of its 2024 budget—equivalent to N534 billion—towards poverty reduction and social development, as revealed by the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Abubakar Atiku Bagudu. However, this allocation falls short of the World Bank's...
  20. Nigeria in Talks With World Bank for $1.5 Billion Loan – What You Need to Know

    Nigeria Nigeria in Talks With World Bank for $1.5 Billion Loan – What You Need to Know

    As Nigeria approaches its 63rd Independence Anniversary, the Federal Government has entered into discussions with the World Bank regarding a potential $1.5 billion loan. The loan, known as 'Nigeria Human Capital for Opportunities and Empowerment' (HOPE), aims to strengthen systems for improved...
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