Nigeria's debt to hit N38.68trn in 2021 - Finance minister

Nigeria’s debt to hit N38.68trn in 2021 – Finance minister

35 states get N66.5bn for amended COVID-19 responsive 2020 budget

Ahmed explained that the disbursement followed compliance with the Amended COVID-19 Responsive 2020 Budget by 35 eligible states in the country.

The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed, has said Nigeria's total public debt is expected to hit N38.68 trillion by December 2021. The minister gave the indication in her presentation on status of 2019 and 2020 budgets and 2021 appropriation bill to the Senate Committe

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