Private Sector Credit Reaches Record N83.3tn

Private Sector Credit Hits Record N94.6tn – CBN

Nigeria’s banking system is expanding at a breakneck pace that defies traditional economic logic. Credit to the private sector reached a record N94.61tn in February. Simultaneously, government borrowing climbed to N39.36tn. Usually, heavy state borrowing crowds out private companies. Today, both are feasting on bank balance sheets at the same time. This dual surge suggests…

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Nigeria’s Debt Hits N159 Trillion in 2025

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…

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