How Nigeria's external debt added N30 trillion in 2024

  • The naira devaluation has increased Nigeria’s external debt by about N30.03 trillion between 2023 and June 2024
  • Data from the Debt Management Office (DMO) shows that as of June 1, last year, Nigeria’s external debt was $43.16 billion
  • Due to the naira crash, Nigeria’s external debt, which was reduced to $42.90 billion, now equals N63.07 trillion in naira terms

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The naira devaluation has increased Nigeria’s external debt by about N30.03 trillion between 2023 and June 2024, which is considered in naira terms.