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Nigeria’s debt profile has once again taken centre stage, and this time, the numbers are sounding alarm bells. As of October 2025, the federal government had borrowed a staggering ₦17.36 trillion, overshooting the ₦13 trillion originally planned in the national budget by over 33%. With projections now hinting that total borrowing could climb close to ₦23 trillion by year’s end, analysts warn that the country may be walking straight into a debt trap, borrowing to pay old debts while struggling to raise enough revenue to sustain the economy.

In this edition of Eastern Business Report, we dissect the causes, consequences, and regional implications of Nigeria’s ballooning debt. Is this surge in borrowing driven by revenue shortfalls, poor fiscal discipline, or the ever-expanding cost of governance? And more importantly, what does it all mean for ordinary Nigerians whose daily struggles seem far removed from the trillion-naira figures flying around Abuja?

Our guest, Mr Ndudim Roland, a respected financial analyst, joins us to break down the complexities of public finance, from domestic borrowing that tightens credit for small businesses to the inflationary pressures that weaken the naira and erode purchasing power. Together, we unpack how these macroeconomic policies ripple across the Southeast, where many citizens still wonder why they rarely see visible evidence of the loans supposedly taken in their name.

Can Nigeria still control its debt trajectory? Are we funding growth or simply sustaining survival? And how can the Southeast carve out opportunities amidst national fiscal constraints? This episode takes a hard, data-driven look at these questions, balancing national insights with regional realities.

Because behind every trillion naira borrowed… is a story about choices, consequences, and citizens.


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