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The nation’s consolidated debt position has expanded to N159.27 trillion by the close of 2025, marking a substantial acceleration in public sector borrowing that has seen liabilities increase by over N14.6 trillion within a single fiscal year. The Debt Management Office’s fourth quarter disclosure reveals borrowing momentum that outpaced prior periods, with the final three…
Nigeria’s gross revenue reached a cumulative N84tn over the last three years, yet 41.1% of these earnings never reached the federation’s distribution pool. Findings from the World Bank’s latest Nigeria Development Update reveal that “pre-distribution deductions” are quietly hollowing out the treasury. While total earnings climbed to N37.44tn in 2025, the amount siphoned off for…
African governments are increasingly turning to domestic borrowing to finance public spending as access to international capital markets remains constrained, a shift that offers protection from foreign exchange shocks but introduces fresh financial risks that threaten banking stability and economic growth across the region. The International Monetary Fund disclosed in its latest analysis titled…
