World Bank has restricted its Instagram comment section amid online reactions from Nigerians calling on the organisation to stop lending money to Bola Tinubu following outrage and opposition over plans by the government to secure a fresh $1.25 billion loan facility.
The development followed as several Nigerians took to the social media pages of the World Bank to express outrage and opposition over the plans.
The reactions followed reports that the Federal Government is in advanced talks with the World Bank for a new loan expected to support economic reforms, electricity expansion, digital infrastructure, agriculture, and job creation initiatives.
According to reports, the proposed facility, titled “Nigeria Actions for Investment and Jobs Acceleration,” could be approved in June 2026 and would become one of the largest World Bank loans secured under Bola Tinubu’s administration.
However, Parallel Facts News observed that the World Bank’s Instagram page has experienced a surge in activity following online discussions linked to Nigeria’s proposed $1.25 billion loan request.
Also, some users claim the comment section appears restricted to stop more messages coming in.