Nigeria’s Public Debt Hits ₦166 Trillion, Up By ₦7 Trillion In Three Months

Nigeria’s total public debt rose to ₦166.79 trillion as of June 2026, up ₦14.39 trillion (9.4%) from ₦152.4 trillion a year earlier. Domestic debt stood at ₦91.59 trillion, while external debt was ₦75.2 trillion. The Federal Government accounted for ₦152.77 trillion, with states and the FCT owing ₦14.01 trillion. In...