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  • States and LGs cut bank exposure by ₦547.5bn as FAAC inflows rise

    States and LGs cut bank exposure by ₦547.5bn as FAAC inflows rise

    Photo Credit: The Punch
    2025-12-28 09:00:00

    Figures cited by Saturday PUNCH show states and local government councils reduced outstanding bank borrowings by about ₦547.5bn over one year, amid stronger statutory inflows.

    The report links the drop in bank claims to higher Federation Account distributions and the higher cost of borrowing under a tighter interest‑rate environment.

    TheStar.ng reported that “States and Local Government councils cut their outstanding bank loans by about N547.5bn in one year,” while TheConclaveNg cited CBN bulletin data that claims fell from “N2.68tn… to N2.13tn” by June 2025.

    Echotitbits take: Lower bank debt is good—but what replaces it matters. If states swap bank loans for short‑term contractor arrears or opaque “capital receipts,” the fiscal stress simply moves. Watch state debt transparency, DMO/CBN data and wage/contract arrears.

    Source: The Punch — December 27, 2025 (https://punchng.com/states-lgs-repay-n547-5bn-bank-debts/)

    The Punch  2025-12-27

  • FAAC windfall helps states cut bank exposure by over ₦547bn in one year

    FAAC windfall helps states cut bank exposure by over ₦547bn in one year

    Photo Credit: The Punch
    2025-12-27 06:00:00

    In a review published by Punch, Nigerian states and local governments reportedly reduced bank borrowing by about ₦547.5bn over the past year as federation revenue inflows improved.

    The story suggests higher allocations gave some subnational governments room to refinance or repay costly short‑term facilities, easing pressure on monthly deductions and debt‑service burdens.

    However, analysts note that debt reduction is only durable if states also strengthen internally generated revenue and curb recurrent leakages, especially as oil‑linked inflows remain volatile.

    Echotitbits take:
    This is a rare “good-news” fiscal signal, but it can reverse fast if FAAC cools or spending balloons. Watch the next quarter’s allocations, states’ IGR trends, and whether repayment coincides with better capital spending rather than fresh borrowing.

    Source: The Punch — December 27, 2025 (https://punchng.com/states-lgs-repay-n547-5bn-bank-debts/)
    The Punch December 27, 2025