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Taraba owes ₦85.5bn, not ₦1.2tn — Commissioner
The Punch
Aug 9, 2026 · 10:38 WAT
Taraba State’s commissioner has clarified that the state’s debt stands at ₦85.5 billion, rather than ₦1.2 trillion, citing data from the Debt Management Office. The correction provides updated information on the state’s fiscal position, relevant to broader Nigerian macroeconomic and public-finance monitoring.