The World Bank has approved a $2.2 billion loan for Nigeria in 2025, targeting six development projects across education, health, digital infrastructure, and economic resilience.
Key initiatives include the $800 million Accelerating Nutrition Results in Nigeria 2.0 and the $500 million BRIDGE digital infrastructure project, both advancing to negotiation stages.
While the Health Security Program and BRIDGE remain under concept review, other approved projects like the $552 million HOPE education initiative aim to bolster basic education nationwide.
Nigeria’s existing International Development Association debt stands at $16.8 billion, retaining its position as the World Bank’s third-largest borrower.
The funds follow a $1.5 billion 2024 loan aimed at economic stabilization, with the new financing expected to drive post-recovery growth amid rising public debt concerns.
