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Report Forecasts Nigeria’s Fiscal Deficit Widening to N25.7tn, 4.9% of GDP
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Jul 15, 2026 · 00:15 WAT
A report by CardinalStone projects that Nigeria’s fiscal deficit will widen to N25.7 trillion, representing 4.9 percent of GDP, while public debt is expected to reach N184.9 trillion. The report notes that the risk of debt distress remains moderate.