World Bank Withholds $1.5b Loan To Nigeria

Nigeria got a caveat on Thursday to get approval for a $1.5 billion loan he is seeking from the World Bank.  The reforms around the naira must be strengthened by the Federal Government, the financial institution is insisting. According to a Reuters news agency report, World Bank Country Director in Nigeria Shubham Chaudhuri gave the condition in Abuja at the launch of the latest World Bank Nigeria Development Update (NDU). Mr. Shubham said the $1.5 billion loan request would be tabled next week before the World Bank Board for approval.…

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