Debt

Nigeria's domestic debt reached N4.59 trillion as of June 30, 2026, with Lagos leading at N1.20 trillion. The total public debt was N166.79 trillion, with domestic debt comprising 54.91% of this figure.

Delta State's domestic debt surged by N155.45 billion in Q2 2026, contributing significantly to Nigeria's total domestic debt increase of N67.57 billion, reaching N4.59 trillion. This rise was noted in the Debt Management Office's report.

Nigeria's domestic debt service decreased to N2.14 trillion in Q2 2026, down from N3.14 trillion in Q1 2026, marking a 31.8% reduction. Despite this decline, the overall public debt rose to N166.79 trillion during the same period.