Nigeria, March 30 -- A World Bank loan-backed water project designed to improve access to clean water in Ekiti, Rivers, and Bauchi states has instead left the states burdened with debt while failing to fulfil the right to water, according to Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA).

This revelation comes as the federal government prepares to secure six new loans totalling $2.23 billion from the World Bank in 2025, adding to the country's mounting debt as the international financial institution continues supporting economic and structural reforms.

Data from the World Bank's official website shows that these new loans will bring Nigeria's total approved borrowings to $9.25 billion over three years.

The funds were ...