debt management

Labour Party's 2023 presidential candidate Peter Obi has shifted the national debt discourse, arguing that Nigeria's fundamental problem lies in fund mismanagement rather than borrowing levels, challenging conventional fiscal policy debates.

Finance Minister Wale Edun has called for Nigeria to rely on domestic resources rather than external financing for sustainable economic development, as the government's macroeconomic reforms begin showing positive results.

Analysis of Nigeria's 2026 budget reveals government priorities through spending allocations, offering insight into the state's economic strategy and political concerns as the nation navigates fiscal challenges.