The federal government has planned to borrow N17.89 trillion, both from domestic and foreign sources to fund the N20.12 trillion deficit in 2026 budget. According to the 2026 Abridged Budget Call Circular issued by the Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, of the total amount, N14.31
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Cynthia Egboboh is Journalist and news‑story writer with BusinessDay Nigeria, based in Abuja. Working in the media industry for over 8years, her report is focus on the Nigerian economy and finance, oil and gas industry, power, and infrastructure. Born in Edo State, Cynthia holds a Higher National Diploma in Business Administration and Management, from Auchi polytechnic.

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