Nigeria’s N166.79trn debt: Can Sukuk restore public trust in Tinubu’s $21.7bn borrowing plan?

Nigerian Tribune | 02-11-2026 08:29am |

ABANDONED projects, rising debt-service obligations and weak accountability deepen public scepticism as economists demand project-linked financing, stronger legislative oversight and transparent utilisation of borrowed funds. CHIMA NWOKOJI examines the concerns and proposed solutions. NIGERIA’S growing debt burden, coupled with a troubling history of abandoned and poorly executed public infrastructure projects, is intensifying concerns over President

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