Banks’ Borrowing Falls 89% to N126 Billion
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- Nigerian banks borrowed N126 billion from the Central Bank of Nigeria’s Standing Lending Facility in August 2026.
- The figure fell 89 percent from N1.19 trillion in July, indicating higher liquidity in the banking system.
Borrowing by Nigerian banks from the Central Bank of Nigeria’s Standing Lending Facility fell 89 percent to N126 billion in August 2026, down from N1.19 trillion in July.
The decline reflected higher liquidity in the banking system. The CBN operates two short-term lending windows for banks, including the Standing Lending Facility and a repo facility.
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