Nigeria’s Public Debt Rises To N166.79trn In Three Months
Nigeria’s total public debt climbed to N166.79 trillion by June 2026, representing a 4.7 percent increase from the previous quarter.
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Umahi Rejects Claims Of Favouring Southeast In Federal Road Projects
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Otti Warns Against Return Of Petrol Subsidy
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Tinubu To Return To Lagos Sunday After Extended Working Vacation
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Fatima Radda takes Katsina cancer campaign to World Cancer Congress in Hong Kong
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Obi Says Anambra Savings Could Cover Alleged $123m Debt
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Obi Rejects OK Movement’s Campaign Council
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