Reports indicate that the World Bank has restricted its Instagram comment section following a wave of reactions from Nigerians opposing plans by the Federal Government to secure a fresh $1.25 billion loan facility.
The online backlash intensified after reports emerged that the Federal Government is in advanced discussions with the World Bank over a proposed loan expected to support economic reforms, electricity expansion, digital infrastructure, agriculture, and job creation programmes.
According to reports, the proposed facility, titled “Nigeria Actions for Investment and Jobs Acceleration,” could receive approval in June 2026 and would rank among the largest World Bank loans obtained under the administration of Bola Tinubu.
Following the reports, several Nigerians reportedly took to the World Bank’s social media pages to express anger and opposition to further borrowing by the Nigerian government.
Parallel Facts News observed increased activity on the World Bank’s Instagram page amid the controversy, with some users claiming the organisation restricted comments to limit additional reactions and messages.
Read some of the comments below:
_captbobby101_
Please do not borrow @officialasiwajubat any loan, @worldbankgroup. I repeat do not borrow Tinubu and his son any money.
Else you will regret it. He wants to ruined this country
_callhim_cassidy_
Please stop granting @officialasiwajubat loans.. he wants to send even the wealthy to zero
_kelvinkay213_
Please do not approve any loan request from this criminal crimna| @officialas @officialasiwajubat please
this man don’t care about his people’s future!
_@benkill20018_
Don’t give that nigga that money, he’s not helping Nigerians
