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Economic implication of increasing external debt on economic growth: The case of Nigeria

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  • Ambrose Nnaemeka Omeje

    (University of Nigeria / Nigeria)

  • Amarachukwu Jennifer Edeh

    (Durban University of Technology / South Africa)

  • Ravinder Rena

    (Durban University of Technology / South Africa)

Abstract

 This research empirically investigates the economic implication of increasing external debt on economic growth in Nigeria using annual time series data from 1980-2022 and linear regression model for the estimation. Secondary data were sourced from World Bank Development Indicators. The variables used included external debt stock, investment, industry output, agriculture output, inflation, trade openness and growth rate of real gross domestic product. The estimation results show a positive and significant external debt impact on economic growth. This study's findings suggest that external debt has made a positive contribution to economic growth in Nigeria. Therefore, we recommend that external debt should be used for high-priority projects like infrastructure development to drive economic growth in the private sector. Additionally, the Nigerian government should create a business-friendly environment to attract new business opportunities and investments, both domestic and foreign. Overall, increasing foreign debt can have a significant beneficial influence on economic growth in Nigeria.

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  • Ambrose Nnaemeka Omeje & Amarachukwu Jennifer Edeh & Ravinder Rena, 2025. "Economic implication of increasing external debt on economic growth: The case of Nigeria," JOURNAL OF LIFE ECONOMICS, Holistence Publications, vol. 12(ongoing), pages 2802-2802.
    • Handle: RePEc:jle:journl:jlecon2802
    DOI: 10.15637/jlecon.2802
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