The Nigeria’s total public debt, which stood at N159.28 trillion as of December 31, 2025, translates into an average debt burden of about N724,000 per citizen, according to an analysis by Daily Trust. According to the report obtained by  Politics Nigeria, the latest data released by the Debt Management Office (DMO) indicates a steady rise in the country’s debt profile, largely driven by increased domestic borrowing. The DMO’s figures exclude the recently approved N8.3 trillion borrowing from the United Arab Emirates and UK Export Finance, suggesting that the debt stock could rise further in subsequent reports. [...]