Nigeria’s Fiscal Strain Deepens as H1 2025 Deficit hits N5.7tn Amid Weak Revenue and Rising Borrowing

Tekedia | 25-12-2025 03:52pm |

Nigeria recorded a fiscal deficit of about N5.7 trillion in the first six months of 2025, underscoring the persistent strain on public finances as revenue continues to lag far behind expenditure, even as government borrowing intensifies. Data from the Q1 and Q2 2025 Budget Implementation Reports released by the Budget Office of the Federation show

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