The World Bank has removed its Nigeria Development Update from its website days after publication, though its key economic findings on Nigeria remain accessible via an official statement.
The World Bank has deleted its Nigeria Development Update from its website, three days after publishing the document. The report, titled ‘Nigeria’s Tomorrow Must Start Today: The Case for Early Childhood Development’, was initially released on April 7, but the link to the document is no longer accessible on the bank’s website.
An error message, reading “page not found”, was displayed when TheCable attempted to download the report on Friday. However, the press statement linked to the report remains available, highlighting key findings on Nigeria’s economic outlook and human capital development.
In the report, the World Bank said Nigeria’s economy grew by 4 percent in 2025, with inflation easing to 15.1 percent in February 2026 from 26.3 percent a year earlier, supported by tighter monetary policy and improved food supply. The report also emphasised the importance of investing in early childhood development, noting that stronger human capital is critical to translating recent macroeconomic reforms into improved living standards and job creation.
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