WIRE — The federal government spent N3.14 trillion servicing domestic debt in the first quarter of 2026, representing about 44 per cent of the N7.14 trillion generated from Customs duties, Value Added Tax (VAT) and Company Income Tax (CIT) during the period. The development underscored the growing pressure of debt obligations on government finances, as a significant
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