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World Bank ex-president faults Nigeria’s collateral-backed borrowing strategy
The Punch
Jul 28, 2026 · 01:01 WAT
Former World Bank President David Malpass has raised concerns over Nigeria's reliance on collateral-backed borrowing. He warned that this financing strategy complicates debt restructuring efforts and poses risks to long-term economic sustainability, which could have broader implications for the domestic financial markets and investor sentiment.