States grow debt by 38.1% in one year

    Cynthia Egboboh | Editor’s picks | Oct 30, 2024    
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Thirty-six states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) accumulated a total debt stock of N10 trillion, representing a 38.1 percent increase from N7.25 trillion recorded in 2022, according to a report issued by BudgIT.

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