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Foreign debt climbs sharply

Country Studies records foreign debt rising from N3.3 billion in 1978 to N14.7 billion in 1982.

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1982

Foreign debt climbs sharply

Country Studies records foreign debt rising from N3.3 billion in 1978 to N14.7 billion in 1982.

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Country Studies records foreign debt rising from N3.3 billion in 1978 to N14.7 billion in 1982. Borrowing filled the gap between oil-era spending plans and reduced revenue.

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