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Stronger naira masks rise in Nigeria’s public debt to N159.35 trillion

Nairametrics · 1h ago · 🇳🇬 Nigeria
Stronger naira masks rise in Nigeria’s public debt to N159.35 trillion

Nigeria's total public debt rose to N159.35 trillion as of March 31, 2026, marking a modest increase from the previous quarter but a significant jump over the past year, as the Federal Government continued to rely on domestic borrowing despite a stronger naira reducing the local currency value of external debt. The post Stronger naira masks rise in Nigeria’s public debt to N159.35 trillion appeared first on Nairametrics .

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