FINANCIAL MARKETS TODAY – 16 July 2026
System Liquidity System liquidity declined to ₦4.71tn after settlement of the ₦1.19tn NTB auction outweighed the ₦600.54bn FGN coupon payment, although funding rates are expected to ease in the near term. FGN Bonds Trading was subdued as investors…
FINANCIAL MARKETS TODAY – 15 July 2026
System Liquidity Liquidity improved following an FGN bond coupon payment, but the large NTB auction settlement is expected to exert mild upward pressure on funding rates in the near term. FGN Bonds Trading was subdued as investors shifted focus to the…
INFLATION WATCH – June 2026
Inflation Eases Marginally in June Nigeria’s headline inflation eased marginally to 15.91% y/y in June 2026, down from 15.93% in May 2026, representing a decrease of 0.02 percentage points…
Monthly Financial Market Update – June 2026
Global Macroeconomic Review June opened with the U.S. economy still growing, though on a narrower base than the broad-based growth seen previously. The final Q1 2026 GDP estimate was revised up to 2.1% (Q1 2025: -0.5%), reflecting a pickup in activity…
Before You Enter That Verification Code, Stop and Verify
Let’s talk about a phishing technique that doesn’t ask for your password—but can still give attackers access to your account. Many of us are familiar with verification codes used to confirm our identity when signing in or accessing online…
FINANCIAL MARKETS TODAY – 08 July 2026
System Liquidity Liquidity remained strong, supported by the recent OMO maturity, although the upcoming NTB auction settlement is expected to moderate liquidity despite partial support from an NTB maturity. FGN Bonds FGN bond yields were broadly steady…
Work Is Work, Personal Is Personal – Keep Them Separate
Let’s talk about a habit many of us have without realizing the risks it can create. Company laptops, email accounts, and other work resources are provided to support business activities. However, it can be tempting to use them for personal tasks…
Join Our Team as a Creative Design Specialist – Onsite
We’re looking for a highly creative, detail-oriented and innovative Creative Design Specialist to join our Brand & Communications team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys transforming ideas into compelling visual stories across digital…
Not Every Login Window Is Genuine – Verify Before You Sign In
Let’s talk about a phishing technique that is becoming increasingly convincing and difficult to recognize. Browser-in-the-Browser Attacks Most of us are used to seeing “Sign in with Microsoft” or “Sign in with Google” pop-up windows when accessing…
MACROECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL MARKETS WEEKLY UPDATE – 26 JUNE 2026
Caution Dominates Markets Amid Rising Yields and Global Uncertainty SYSTEM LIQUIDITY System liquidity remained strong, supported by bond coupon payments and OMO maturities. Overnight rates were broadly unchanged, while funding costs are expected to ease…
