Nigeria's 10 Least Indebted States: Jigawa Leads with N1.60 Billion
Nigeria's 36 states and FCT total domestic debt rose marginally to N4.002 trillion in September 2025, up 0.98% from June 2025. Despite this increase, several states maintained low debt levels. The 10 least indebted states include Jigawa (N1.60 billion), Ondo (N9.53 billion), and Yobe (N36.38 billion). Jigawa's debt decreased 4.31% from June, reflecting reduced borrowing pressure. This highlights fiscal discipline in some states despite national debt growth.
SOURCE: https://nairametrics.com/2026/03/02/least-indebted-states-by-debt-stock-as-of-september-2025/