CBN

June 02, (THEWILL) — The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is set to face renewed liquidity management challenges in June 2026 as an estimated N10.90 trillion is expected to flow into the financial system, driven largely by the maturity...

June 1 (THEWILL) — The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has launched the Nigeria Payment System Vision (PSV) 2028, an ambitious roadmap aimed at raising financial inclusion to 95 percent of the adult population and strengthening the country’s position...

June 1 (THEWILL) — Nigerian banks increased their lending to the Federal Government by ₦15.66 trillion over the past year, highlighting a growing preference for public-sector exposure amid weaker credit growth to businesses and households. According to the Central Bank...

May 27, (THEWILL) — The Central Bank of Nigeria’s decision to retain the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) at 26.5 percent is expected to sustain strong investor appetite for commercial papers (CPs), while keeping borrowing costs elevated for corporates seeking...

May 27, (THEWILL) — Cash held outside Nigeria’s banking system declined by N104.76 billion between February and April 2026, following the Central Bank of Nigeria’s decision to reduce interest rates at its first Monetary Policy Committee meeting of...

May 26 (THEWILL) — Nigeria’s private sector credit declined sharply by more than ₦14 trillion within two months, highlighting growing weaknesses in lending to productive sectors of the economy despite the Central Bank of Nigeria’s earlier monetary policy easing. Latest...

May 24, (THEWILL) — The Central Bank of Nigeria’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has unanimously voted to retain the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) at 26.50 percent, choosing caution over monetary easing as inflation resumed its upward climb and economic...

May 20, (THEWILL) — The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria has retained the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) at 26.5 percent, reaffirming the apex bank’s cautious but confidence-driven approach towards sustaining macroeconomic stability, curbing...

May 19, (THEWILL) — The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced a fresh ₦650 billion Nigerian Treasury Bills (NTBs) auction scheduled for Wednesday, May 20, 2026, as part of the Federal Government’s second-quarter domestic borrowing programme. The auction, disclosed...

May 18, (THEWILL) — Investment banking and research firm, Chapel Hill Denham, has raised concerns over the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) banking structure, saying the current framework places Nigerian lenders at a disadvantage, while giving foreign banks and...