Nigerians have taken to social media to express outrage and concern following reports of a proposed $1.25 billion loan linked to the administration of , sparking intense debate over the country’s rising debt profile and economic direction.
The reactions, which trended heavily on X, formerly known as Twitter, saw users storming the comment sections of the with mixed opinions on Nigeria’s continued borrowing and fiscal management.
Many commenters strongly opposed the reported loan move, arguing that additional borrowing would worsen economic hardship and deepen the country’s debt burden. 
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Some of the reactions included:
@yengoblog9ja: “Don’t borrow Tinubu’s money again they want to finish Nigerians ooh”
@captbobyi01: “Please do not borrow @officialasiwajubat any loan, I repeat do not borrow Tinubu and his son any money.”
@realkingdavid: “Please 🙏 don’t borrow Tinubu’s loan again please he is using the money to kill us in the country 🇳🇬”
@pr_eci0us2291: “Please stop borrowing our president.”
Others criticised government spending priorities and questioned accountability in public finance management.
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@BIG_Mayana7: “They should not borrow his a s s any loans again, they are using the money to buy expensive vehicles for themselves.”
@Marjix_: “If we had responsible leaders… revenue from taxes and subsidy removal would develop the nation.”
Some users, however, argued that borrowing is a standard economic practice globally and should not automatically be condemned.
@GloryUyimse: “The world runs on DEBT and no bank wants you to repay your loans.”
@cossyb: “If they stop World Bank from borrowing… We’ll pay it ourselves for free… abeg make una allow them borrow o.”
Others blamed leadership failures and governance issues rather than the loans themselves.
@Shayolala: “Find out who they are na dem dem… yet they can’t hold their so-called failed leaders accountable.”
@NigIsland: “A man who refuses to mend his roof in the rain will not decide the weather by shouting at the clouds.”
The online reactions reflect growing public sensitivity over Nigeria’s debt situation amid ongoing economic reforms, inflationary pressures, and concerns over living costs under the current administration.
