How much every Nigerian now owes as public debt climbs to N166.7trn

Nigeria’s public debt hit N166.79 trillion in June 2026, or about N717,000 per citizen. Naira depreciation and calls for transparent spending remain central issues.

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28 Sept 2026, 12:01 WAT · 3 min read

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How much every Nigerian now owes as public debt climbs to N166.7trn

Nigeria’s public debt hit N166.79 trillion in June 2026, or about N717,000 per citizen. Naira depreciation and calls for transparent spending remain central issues.

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How much every Nigerian now owes as public debt climbs to N166.7trn

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