Nigeria external debt rises 6.6% to $145bn in 2025, World Bank data shows

World Bank data shows Nigeria's external debt reached $145.015 billion in 2025, up 6.6% from the prior year and 74.3% higher than 2015's $83.21 billion. The increase reflects continued fiscal borrowing amid weak revenue and currency pressures, raising debt-sustainability concerns. The trajectory signals growing external vulnerability for Africa's largest economy.

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