FINANCIAL MARKETS TODAY – 30 July 2026
System Liquidity System liquidity fell sharply by 36.82% to ₦2.55 trillion from ₦4.04 trillion, largely due to a ₦1.25 trillion NTB auction settlement outflow. As liquidity tightened, the Overnight Rate (OVN) rose by 12bps to 22.35%, while the NOFR and…
FINANCIAL MARKETS TODAY – 29 July 2026
System Liquidity System liquidity declined by 38.0% to ₦4.04 trillion from ₦6.52 trillion, driven by a ₦211.62 billion OMO auction settlement outflow and a ₦640.64 billion reduction in SDF placements. Despite the lower liquidity, the Overnight Rate (OVN)…
FINANCIAL MARKETS TODAY – 28 July 2026
System Liquidity System liquidity rose sharply by 44.33% to ₦6.52 trillion from ₦4.51 trillion, driven by a ₦2.19 trillion OMO maturity inflow. As liquidity improved, the Overnight Rate declined by 6bps (-6.00%) to 22.19%, while the OPR and NOFR remained…
FINANCIAL MARKETS TODAY – 27 July 2026
System Liquidity Banking system liquidity improved significantly to a ₦2.24 trillion surplus, supported by ₦1.03 trillion in OMO maturities, although average funding cost edged up 10bps to 22.90% ahead of the NTB auction. FGN Bonds The FGN bond market…
Cyber Threats Are Evolving – Why Strong Internal Security Controls Matter
Let’s talk about a recent cybersecurity alert that serves as a reminder that cybercriminals are constantly evolving their tactics. The Nigeria Computer Emergency Response Team (ngCERT), under the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA),…
FINANCIAL MARKETS TODAY – 23 July 2026
System Liquidity System liquidity remained healthy, supported by ₦29.34bn coupon inflows, leading to a slight moderation in funding rates, while liquidity conditions are expected to keep interbank rates broadly stable in the near term. FGN Bonds Domestic…
FINANCIAL MARKETS TODAY – 22 July 2026
System Liquidity System liquidity improved to ₦3.23tn following Tuesday’s ₦1.46tn OMO maturity, while funding rates remained elevated around 22%, with mild upward pressure expected as the ₦931.82bn July FGN Bond PMA settlement temporarily moderates…
FINANCIAL MARKETS TODAY – 21 July 2026
System Liquidity System liquidity rose to ₦3.11tn from ₦1.81tn, supported by a ₦1.46tn inflow from the 21-Apr-2026 OMO maturity, although funding rates are expected to face moderate upward pressure as the July FGN Bond PMA settlement temporarily reduces…
MPC HIGHLIGHT – JULY 2026
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) held its 306th meeting on July 20 and 21, 2026, where it reviewed key developments in the domestic and global economic environment.
Not Every Caller Is Who They Claim to Be—Verify First
Let’s talk about a scam that reminds us why it’s important to verify unexpected requests even when they appear to come from a trusted source. A recent victim shared how they received a phone call from someone claiming to be from their bank.…
