Nigeria’s debt portfolio below threshold, but concerns on repayment threatens

Is Nigeria heading for a debt overhang?

With total debt less than a quarter of Nigeria’s economy size, Africa’s biggest oil producer can embark on further borrowing but it is a question of the country’s capacity to widen revenue base to meet obligations. The debt numbers of Nigeria leaves nothing to cheer for an economy grappling

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