Imagine trying to fix a leaky roof by borrowing more money for repairs, only to realise that most of your earnings are already going into paying off past debts. That’s where Nigeria finds itself today.
The government has raised the 2025 budget from ₦49.7 trillion to ₦54.2 trillion, citing a
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Oluwatobi Ojabello
Oluwatobi Ojabello, PhD, is a dynamic and multi-dimensional Assistant Editor for Economy and Markets with over two years of professional journalism experience. He delivers authoritative, data-driven coverage of fiscal policy, financial institutions and capital markets, using clear analysis to explain Nigeria’s most complex economic developments. His work focuses on macroeconomic policy, financial stability and corporate performance, turning technical issues into accessible narratives that inform both experts and everyday readers.
