Nigeria’s total public debt rose to N153.29 trillion as of September 30, 2025, reflecting a N900 billion increase from June, according to the Debt Management Office.
Nigeria’s total public debt rose to N153.29 trillion as of September 30, 2025, marking an increase of N900 billion or 0.59 percent from the N152.39 trillion recorded in June, the Debt Management Office (DMO) has said. In a statement published on its website, the agency noted that the debt profile comprises domestic and external debt stocks of the federal and subnational governments, including the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
According to the DMO, total domestic debt stood at N81.81 trillion ($55.47 billion), while total external debt amounted to N71.47 trillion ($48.46 billion). The federal government accounted for the bulk of the domestic debt, which rose to N77.81 trillion in the third quarter of 2025 from N76.58 trillion in the second quarter.
The domestic debt stock owed by states and the FCT also recorded a marginal increase, rising from N3.96 trillion in June to N4 trillion in September. The latest figures underscore the continued growth in Nigeria’s debt profile amid ongoing fiscal pressures and financing needs.
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