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Nigeria Secures $774.99M From World Bank, 16% of $4.95B Loan Approved Under President Tinubu

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Nigeria Secures $774.99M From World Bank, 16% of $4.95B Loan Approved Under President Tinubu
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The Federal Government has received just 16% of the World Bank loans approved during President Bola Tinubu’s administration, according to recent data. As of July 31, 2024, only $774.99 million of the $4.95 billion approved has been disbursed.

These funds are designated for various initiatives, including economic stabilization, infrastructure development, and social welfare projects. Of the total approved amount, $4.16 billion remains to be disbursed.

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The initial project under Tinubu’s administration, the Power Sector Recovery Performance-Based Operation, which was approved on June 9, 2023, has received only $1.12 million of its $750 million allocation.

It’s worth noting that several of these loans are conditional, meaning that additional disbursements depend on meeting specific criteria to ensure proper use and project success.

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Additionally, as of March 31, 2024, Nigeria’s total debt to the World Bank stands at $15.59 billion, according to the Debt Management Office (DMO).

 

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