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FG records N4.69trn fiscal deficit in Q1’26 as revenue falls

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Nigeria’s economy grows 3.89% – Budget Office By Udeme Akpan The Federal Government (FG) recorded an aggregate fiscal deficit of N4.69 trillion in the first quarter of 2026, as revenue generation fell significantly below target, highlighting challenges in financing the 2026 budget. This came as Nigeria’s economy grew by 3.89 per cent in real terms […] The post FG records N4.69trn fiscal deficit in Q1’26 as revenue falls appeared first on Vanguard News.

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