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World Bank: Nigeria Faces Early Childhood Development Crisis

4/10/2026

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The World Bank's April 2026 Nigeria Development Update warns that Nigeria faces a severe early childhood development crisis.
It notes that 110 of every 1,000 children die before age five, with high rates of stunting and developmental delays.
The report calls for investments in maternal health, nutrition, and early education to improve outcomes.
Despite recent fiscal reforms, Nigeria's economy faces uncertainty and inflation, prompting a call for coordinated policy action.

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The World Bank's April 2026 Nigeria Development Update warns that Nigeria faces a severe early childhood development crisis.
It notes that 110 of every 1,000 children die before age five, with high rates of stunting and developmental delays.
The report calls for investments in maternal health, nutrition, and early education to improve outcomes.
Despite recent fiscal reforms, Nigeria's economy faces uncertainty and inflation, prompting a call for coordinated policy action.