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The World Bank says it has approved a $400million credit to Nigeria.
A statement issued by World Bank Country Director, Shubham Chaudhuri, announced that the additional financing from the International Development Association, IDA, will cover COVID-19 vaccine acquisition and deployment across the country.
The statement noted that the credit would fund the purchase of vaccines for 18 per cent of the population and support effective deployment to 50 percent.
It added that it would also help Nigeria to strengthen its health systems and prepare for future health emergencies.
