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Nigeria’s Debt Per Capita Hits ₦619,501 as Total Public Debt Rises to ₦134 Trillion
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has reported that Nigeria’s debt per capita now stands at ₦619,501, following a review of the country’s debt portfolio for the second quarter of 2024.
The Debt Management Office (DMO) disclosed that Nigeria’s total public debt has surged to ₦134.297 trillion as of June 2024, marking an increase of ₦13 trillion from the previous quarter’s total of ₦121 trillion.
Based on Nigeria’s estimated population of 216.7 million, the debt per person averages ₦619,501. The DMO’s report breaks down the debt into domestic and external components: domestic debt stands at ₦71.2 trillion, while external debt totals ₦63 trillion.
Within the external debt figure, the federal government owes ₦55.8 trillion, and states owe ₦7.1 trillion.
Domestically, the federal government’s debt is significantly higher at ₦66.9 trillion, with states owing ₦4.2 trillion.
The rising debt has reignited discussions around Nigeria’s reliance on borrowing, with increased calls for the government to explore sustainable financing strategies to reduce the debt burden on citizens.
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Nigerian Student Wins 2026 Spelling Bee World Championship
It has been reported that a Nigerian won the 2026 Spelling Bee World Championship, which was held in Shanghai, China. The winner, Chinedu Great Okdediachi, has now returned home to Delta State after his victory.
It can be noted that the student had already emerged as one of the Gold Award winners in the Middle School Group category.
“Congratulations once again, Chinedu! Your success continues to inspire young Nigerians to pursue excellence through education. Welcome home, Champion!”
The young star has made Nigeria proud by winning the international competition.
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‘My Reforms Have Stabilised Nigeria’s Economy’ — President Tinubu
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has stated that his administration’s economic reforms have helped stabilise Nigeria’s economy and placed the country on a path toward steady growth.
He said “My reforms have stabilised Nigeria’s economy and put it on a path of steady growth.”
The President added that the reforms are creating more opportunities for development across the country.
However, many Nigerians reacted online, with some questioning the impact of the reforms and saying they have yet to experience the positive effects.
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Nyesom Wike Says He Knows Civil Servants Don’t Like Him
Nigerian politician and FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has said that he is aware many civil servants do not like him.
He shared that he understands why he is unpopular among some civil servants, explaining that funds previously spent on unnecessary conferences are now being redirected to road construction projects.
He said “Some people say conferences for corruption and I say what is that? You are going for conferences to do what? These are ways government funds are being diverted. I say put this money in this road here and the people will get the impact.”
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