NGN/USD 1,540.20 ↓ 0.4% BRENT CRUDE $82.14 ↑ 1.2% NGX INDEX 99,240.50 ↑ 0.1% INFLATION 33.95% ↑ 1.8% MPR 26.25% stable
NGN/USD 1,540.20 ↓ 0.4% BRENT CRUDE $82.14 ↑ 1.2% NGX INDEX 99,240.50 ↑ 0.1% INFLATION 33.95% ↑ 1.8% MPR 26.25% stable

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How Nigeria’s public debt jumped by N14.61tn in 2025 – DMO

NIGERIA’S total public debt rose significantly by N14.61 trillion within one year, reaching N159.28 trillion as of December 31, 2025, based on the latest figures released by the Debt Management Office (DMO). The new data indicates an increase from N144.67 trillion recorded at the end of December 2024, reflecting a 10.1 percent year-on-year growth in […]

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Feb 05, 2026 post

World Bank set to approve 3 funding packages for Nigeria

THE World Bank is preparing to approve 3 funding facilities for Nigeria between March 26 and 27, 2026, targeted at boosting investments, jobs, sustainable agricultural value chains and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) technical assistance. According to the World Bank projects for 2025 seen by Economy Post, one of the 3 projects is entitled, […]

Dec 07, 2025 post

Tinubu’s govt sets aside nearly half of 2026 revenue for servicing loans

THE coming year may offer little relief for Nigerians as the Bola Tinubu administration plans to channel nearly half of the country’s revenue into servicing domestic and external debts. According to the 2026–2028 Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) seen by Economy Post, the Nigerian government projects total revenue of N34.33 trillion in 2026, out of which N15.91 trillion, which is […]