Nigeria World Bank Debt Dispute

The Federal Ministry of Finance of Nigeria has disputed the World Bank's claim that the country's debt-interest burden reached 124% of revenue in the first half of 2026, arguing that the calculation is misleading and does not accurately reflect the government's fiscal position.

The Federal Government of Nigeria has disputed the World Bank's claim that its debt interest payments reached 124% of revenue in the first half of 2026, arguing the figure is misleading and does not account for all government revenue.

The Federal Government of Nigeria has rejected the World Bank's revenue figures, asserting that claims of interest payments consuming 124% of revenue in the first half of 2026 are misleading. The Ministry of Finance argues that the calculations are based on incomplete data.