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Nigeria’s 2026 budget faces pressure as Citi sees Brent crude falling to $60
Nairametrics
Jul 3, 2026 · 09:05 WAT
Citi predicts Brent crude prices could fall to sixty dollars per barrel by the end of the year, threatening Nigeria's 2026 budget. This decline could trigger a revenue shortfall, widening the fiscal deficit and leading to public spending cuts that impact the nation's broader economic outlook.