FINANCIAL MARKETS TODAY – 28 April 2026
System Liquidity System liquidity opened strongly at ₦7.78 trillion, representing a ₦3.25 trillion increase day-on-day, driven mainly by ₦1.63 trillion in OMO maturities and sustained SDF placements of ₦5.26 trillion. Despite the ample liquidity, the…
Soft Life Is Sweet… Until the Bill Shows Up
There’s a version of “soft life” nobody talks about. Not the curated one on Instagram. Not the soft lighting, beach pictures, or Friday night energy. The real one. The one quietly funded by tomorrow’s pressure. Because while life is happening loudly…
FINANCIAL MARKETS TODAY – 27 April 2026
System Liquidity System liquidity opened the week on a strong surplus of ₦4.52 trillion, representing a ₦553.15 billion increase from the prior week, driven largely by ₦260 billion in FGN bond coupon inflows and sustained SDF placements of ₦4.20…
Pause Before You Share ; How Small Details Reveal More Than You Think
Let’s talk about something that feels normal; but carries more impact than we often realise. A recent awareness video shows a simple but powerful scenario.A mother and her daughter are in a public place when strangers begin calling the child by name.…
FINANCIAL MARKETS TODAY – 23 April 2026
System Liquidity System liquidity remained strongly in surplus but declined to ₦3.84trn (from ₦3.95trn), driven mainly by ₦894.16bn auction settlement outflows, which outweighed inflows from NTB maturities. Despite the drop in liquidity, funding rates…
FINANCIAL MARKETS TODAY – 22 April 2026
System Liquidity System liquidity opened in surplus at ₦3.95trn slightly lower day on day with strong SDF placements at ₦3.86trn, while funding costs eased as OVN declined 4bps to 22.25%; OMO auction saw heavy demand with ₦2.22trn subscription vs ₦600bn…
FINANCIAL MARKETS TODAY – 21 April 2026
System Liquidity System liquidity opened Tuesday with a stronger surplus of ₦5.87 trillion, rising by ₦2.31 trillion day‑on‑day, driven by ₦2.16 trillion in OMO maturities and strong SDF placements of ₦3.62 trillion. Despite ample liquidity, average…
Cyber Attacks Are Real – Why Your Everyday Actions Matter
Let’s talk about something important — and very real. Recent reports circulating within the cybersecurity community describe a major cyber incident affecting key digital platforms within Nigeria’s financial and corporate ecosystem. While investigations…
FINANCIAL MARKETS TODAY – 20 April 2026
System Liquidity System liquidity opened the week at ₦3.56 trillion, lower than the previous session, reflecting a day‑on‑day decline of ₦275.08 billion, although conditions remained supported by ₦3.46 trillion in DMB placements at the CBN’s Standing…
FINANCIAL MARKETS TODAY – 16 April 2026
System Liquidity System liquidity opened with a surplus of ₦3.82 trillion, supported by ₦3.75 trillion in DMB placements at the CBN’s SDF and ₦535.61 million in primary market repayments, partly offset by ₦28.00 billion SLF borrowing. Despite the…
