Nigeria external debt hits $145B; World Bank flags rising borrowing costs

Nigeria's external debt has reached $145 billion, spanning multiple economic sectors, while the World Bank warns of escalating borrowing costs. The figure underscores fiscal strain amid global rate pressures, though sectoral breakdown and sustainability metrics remain unspecified. This raises concerns over debt servicing capacity and potential pressure on the naira and fiscal policy.

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