FG increases domestic borrowing by 241%

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FG increases domestic borrowing by 241%

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Nigeria's Federal Government increased domestic borrowing by 241% in the third quarter of 2026, issuing Treasury Bills worth N5.8 trillion compared to N1.76 trillion in the same quarter the previous year. This marks a significant fiscal move linked to the 2026 budget financing strategy.

By Elizabeth Adegbesan  As part of the Federal Government (FG) borrowing plan for the 2026 budget, the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has issued Treasury Bills, TBs, to raise N5.8 trillion in the third quarter of 2026 (Q3’26). This represents a 241 percent year-on-year (YoY) increase when compared to N1.76 trillion sold in Q3’25. CBN disclosed […] The post FG increases domestic borrowing by 241% appeared first on Vanguard News.

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