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What is Nigeria’s public debt?

Nigeria's public debt stock, which includes external and domestic debt, stood at N87.38 trillion ($113.42 billion) in Q2 2023, up from N49.85 trillion ($108.30 billion) in Q1 2023, indicating a quarter-on-quarter growth of 75.27%.

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