The World Bank has deleted its Nigeria Development Update (NDU) report from its website.
The removal comes three days after the global body published
the report.
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.
Data from the report showed that Nigeria continues to face
significant child development challenges, with more than 110 out of every 1,000
children dying before age five and many failing to meet basic developmental
milestones.
The Washington-based institution also said Nigeria’s economy
has strengthened on the back of stabilisation reforms, with growth remaining
steady and key macroeconomic indicators improving.
The bank said early 2026 indicators suggest continued growth
across sectors, despite a slight slowdown triggered by global tension.
The Nigeria Development Update is a biannual report that
assesses economic and social developments in the country and provides policy
recommendations for sustainable growth.
As of the time of filing this report, the World Bank has not
issued an official statement on the removal of the April 2026 edition from its
website.
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