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Taiwo Oyedele clarifies causes behind Nigeria’s ballooning public debt
Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele argues that Nigeria's rising debt figures stem from naira depreciation and accounting adjustments rather than excessive new borrowing by the Tinubu administration.
Professor Jerome Nyameh Demands Transparency Regarding Government Borrowing
Accord Party governorship candidate Professor Jerome Nyameh calls for increased government transparency regarding loan acquisition and urges officials to prioritize revenue-generating projects.
Finance Minister Defends Borrowing as Strategic Growth Tool
Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele asserts that responsible borrowing drives growth and calls for a specialized tribunal to speed up commercial dispute resolution in Nigeria.
UK Government Debt Reaches April Peak Not Seen Since 2020
UK public sector borrowing surged to £24.3bn in April, the highest level since 2020, as rising debt interest and benefit spending outweighed tax revenues amid economic uncertainty.