FINANCIAL MARKETS TODAY – 21 October 2026
System Liquidity: Liquidity fell 6.13% to ₦7.26trn. The OPR stayed at 20.00% and the overnight rate rose 4 bps to 20.34%. Treasury Bills: Yields were little changed. The 91-day fell 1 bp to 17.48%, the 180-day fell 1 bp to 17.10%, and the 365-day fell 9…
FINANCIAL MARKETS TODAY – 20 October 2026
System Liquidity: Cash improved 32.45% to ₦7.74trn on OMO inflows, and the overnight rate eased 14bps to 20.30%. Treasury Bills: Yields were flat, with the 91-day at 17.49%, the 180-day at 17.11% and the 365-day at 18.58%. FGN Bonds: Buyers came back…
FINANCIAL MARKETS TODAY – 19 October 2026
System Liquidity: Cash in the system fell 7.04% to ₦5.84trn, but it is still high enough to keep funding costs steady. Treasury Bills: Yields fell across the curve on high liquidity. The 91-day bill is at 17.50%. FGN Bonds: Yields rose after the October…
The Meeting Invitation You Never Expected: A New Phishing Opportunity for Attackers
Meeting invitations are part of our everyday work. We receive them through Outlook and Teams and often treat them as routine business communication. But what if an invitation that looks like a genuine meeting is designed to steal your work account…
FINANCIAL MARKETS WEEK ENDED 16 October 2026
System Liquidity: System liquidity rose 55.42% to c.₦6.28trn from c.₦4.04trn on 12-Oct. The overnight rate eased 34bps to 20.38%, and the average T-bill rate fell 153bps to 16.34%. Treasury Bills: The NTB market was mixed. The 91-day yield rose 30bps to…
INFLATION WATCH – September 2026
Headline Inflation Eases to 14.63% in September Nigeria’s headline inflation eased to 14.63% y/y in September 2026 from 15.39% in August, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The reading beat the market forecast of 15.19% and…
FINANCIAL MARKETS TODAY – 15 October 2026
System Liquidity: System liquidity moderated 3.88% to c. ₦6.06trn but is still high. The Overnight rate eased to 20.38%, and the average funding cost fell 2bps to 20.19%. Treasury Bills: The NTB market was flat, with yields unchanged across the curve.…
FINANCIAL MARKETS TODAY – 14 October 2026
System Liquidity: System liquidity fell 2.93% to c. ₦6.30trn but is still high. Overnight rates eased to 20.43%. Treasury Bills: The NTB market was slightly bullish, with yields down 1bp across the curve. At the auction, the CBN allotted ₦269bn of the…
FINANCIAL MARKETS TODAY – 13 October 2026
System Liquidity: Cash in the system jumped 60.55% to c. ₦6.49trn from ₦4.04trn, and short-term rates edged up (Overnight 20.81%, Open Repo 20.40%). Liquidity should stay in surplus, though tomorrow’s ₦450bn T-bill auction may take some cash out.…
Beyond the Pink Ribbon: Why Awareness Must Lead to Action
Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a reminder that awareness must go beyond wearing pink. Knowing the signs, seeking medical advice and supporting those affected can make a meaningful difference.
