Nigeria’s public debt climbed to N159.28 trillion by December 2025, a 3.9% rise from the previous quarter, driven by fresh domestic and external loans. The surge adds pressure on fiscal sustainability, likely raising borrowing costs and tightening funding for public services.
Nigeria’s public debt surged to N159.28tn by Dec 2025, a 3.9% quarterly rise driven by new domestic and external loans, according to the DMO. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerias-debt-hits-n159-28tn-on-fresh-loans/