FG Faults World Bank Revenue Figures, Dismisses Debt Concerns

FG faults World Bank revenue figures, dismisses debt concerns

The Federal Government has faulted the World Bank’s revenue figures, dismissing concerns that rising interest payments threaten Nigeria’s debt sustainabili Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-faults-world-bank-revenue-figures-dismisses-debt-concerns/

FG Rejects Claims That It Spent 124% Of Revenue On Debt - NewsTmes.com.ng

The Federal Government through the Ministry of Finance has rejected claims that it spent 124 per cent of its revenue on debt interest payments in the first half of 2026. It described the interpretation of the figures as misleading. The ministry said the calculation failed to account for differences in the scope of government debt …

Finance Ministry Disputes 124% Interest-to-Revenue Ratio for H1 2026 - Economi Confidential

Finance Ministry Disputes 124% Interest-to-Revenue Ratio for H1 2026   The Federal Ministry of Finance has disputed claims that Federal Government interest payments reached 124 per cent of revenue in the first half of 2026, describing the figure as misleading due to differences in the scope of debt obligations and revenue calculations. In a press […]

FG pushes back as World Bank says debt interest swallows 124% of revenue

The Federal Government has disputed claims that its interest payments reached 124% of revenue in the first half of 2026, arguing that the figure presents an incomplete picture of its fiscal position because it excludes some government revenue and combines debt obligations across different tiers of government.

Finance Ministry Disputes Claim FG Interest Payments Hit 124% Of Revenue

The Federal Ministry of Finance has disputed claims that the Federal Government’s interest payments reached 124 per cent of its revenue in the first half of 2026, describing the interpretation of the figures as misleading. In a statement issued in Abuja on Sunday, the ministry said the analysis, which cited the World Bank’s October 2026 […]

FG To World Bank: Nigeria’s 124% Debt-interest Burden Overstated

The federal government has disputed the World Bank’s finding that its interest payments reached 124  per cent of revenue in the first half of 2026, saying the calculation compares debt obligations and revenue that do not cover the same level of government. The Federal Ministry of Finance said the figure, drawn from the World Bank’s […]