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W’Bank targets 32 million Nigerians with electricity by 2032

The World Bank’s new framework aims to connect 32 million Nigerians to electricity and 58 million to broadband internet by 2032, boosting private sector gr Read More: https://punchng.com/wbank-targets-32-million-nigerians-with-electricity-by-2032/

W’Bank targets 32 million Nigerians with electricity by 2032

The World Bank has set its sights on connecting 32 million Nigerians to electricity and providing broadband internet access to an additional 58 million people by 2032. As part of its new Country Partnership Framework for Nigeria, the framework also aims to benefit 9.5 million farmers through activities that improve agricultural production, value addition, and market linkages. The World Bank Group plans to mobilise $4.1 billion in private capital for infrastructure and agribusiness initiatives.

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