How Nigeria’s debt bill is squeezing the budget

Businessday | 07-06-2026 07:11pm |

Nigeria's federal revenue has been significantly impacted by its debt obligations, with debt service consuming 67 percent of the total revenue. This situation has arisen as government earnings fell short of targets by N12 trillion, highlighting the financial strain on the country's budget. The high percentage of revenue allocated to debt servicing raises concerns about the government's ability to fund essential services and development projects.

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