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Nigeria’s debt burden still high despite “statistical improvements” — NESG flags fiscal strain

Business Pointer Admin6 months ago6 months ago06 mins

By Seun Ibiyemi The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has raised fresh concerns over Nigeria’s debt profile, warning that recent improvements in headline indicators do not reflect a real easing of fiscal pressure on government finances. In its Debt Burden Monitor for the fourth quarter of 2025, the policy think tank said the country remains…

NESG warns against rising external debt after $2.35bn eurobond issuance

Business Pointer Admin7 months ago7 months ago03 mins

By Seun Ibiyemi The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has cautioned that Nigeria’s growing reliance on external borrowing could threaten economic stability, following the country’s recent $2.35 billion Eurobond issuance. In its latest economic outlook titled “2025Q4 Capital Importation Alert,” the group acknowledged that Nigeria’s return to the international capital market signals renewed investor confidence…