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The Central Bank of Nigeria is mopping up excess cash to keep money-market conditions tight, supporting the naira and inflation but keeping borrowing costs elevated.
Five leading Nigerian financial institutions reported a combined pre-tax profit of about N2.29 trillion in the first half of 2026, cementing banking's dominance of corporate earnings.
Nigeria's central bank has delivered its largest-ever cut to the benchmark rate. The question now is whether banks will pass it on to the businesses and households that need affordable credit.
Higher retained earnings have lifted buffers, giving lenders room for loan growth.
Banks Have More Cash Than They Can Immediately Deploy The CBN data showed that banks’ SDF placements rose from N6.014tn on September 28...
At the same time, liquidity in the banking system has increased sharply, with estimates pointing to a potential rise toward ₦8.57tn this...
The two-year exercise lifted paid-up capital across the banking system, with the regulator saying every affected lender chose a route to compliance.