Nigeria’s public debt hit N159.35tn in March — DMO
Nigeria’s total public debt stock surged to N159.35tn by March 2026, according to the DMO. Discover the latest figures and implications for the economy. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerias-public-debt-hit-n159-35tn-in-march-dmo/
Nigeria's total public debt stock reached N159.35tn by the end of March 2026, a significant increase of N9.96tn or 6.67% from N149.39tn at the end of March 2025. The debt stock rose by 18.22% in dollar terms, reaching $114.95bn from $110.97bn, while the naira value saw a decline of N2.48tn or 3.33% from N74.43tn. The increase in domestic borrowing accounted for the shift, with domestic debt rising by 3.01% in three months to N87.40tn, now accounting for 54.85% of the total debt portfolio.
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