Aiyeku, Olamide Halimat

Public Debt and Economic Growth in Nigeria: Domestic vs. External Contributions

Dairo, Ridwan Oladeji, Nwolisa, Chinyere Ugonwa, Ugoji, Chinyelu Nwakaego, Aiyeku, Olamide Halimat & Babatope, Joshua Ayodele · Journal of Economics, Management and Trade · 2026

This study examines the relationship between public debt and economic growth in Nigeria using annual time-series data covering 1990–2023. The analysis distinguishes between domestic and external public debt to assess whether debt composition matters for long-run growth performanc...