News
20 February 2018

World Bank approves $486m to improve Nigeria’s electricity transmission network

Region:
Middle East & Africa

The World Bank has agreed to provide $486 million to Nigeria to support its Nigeria Electricity Transmission Project. The funds will be used to upgrade electricity transmission substations and lines in the region. The World Bank will be financing the project through International Development Association credit and an International Development Association Scale-Up Facility credit.

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