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This research aims to explore the relationship between fiscal deficits and economic growth in Nigeria from 1990 to 2023.

March 22, 2026Open Access

The Dynamic Interplay Between Fiscal Deficits and Economic Growth in Nigeria: A Time Series Analysis

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Time series analysis reveals fiscal deficits negatively affect economic growth in Nigeria, indicating the need for policy reform.

This research aims to explore the relationship between fiscal deficits and economic growth in Nigeria from 1990 to 2023.
Employed a time series regression framework with control variables
Included variables like GDP growth rate, inflation rate, and trade openness
Utilized Ordinary Least Squares regression with post-estimation diagnostics
Fiscal deficits have a significant negative effect on economic growth in Nigeria
Inflation and weak institutional quality dampen growth
Trade openness and human capital positively associate with economic growth

Onipe Adabenege Yahaya (2026) studied this question.

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