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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) turned down more than N2.4 trillion in investors’ money as total subscription at the open market operation topped N4.6 trillion, according to auction results reviewed by MarketForces Africa.
The average yield on Nigerian Treasury bills eased slightly by 6 basis points (bps) week on week to 17.51% on Friday, as deposit money banks and other portfolio managers remain bullish.
Excess liquidity in the banking system, which peaked above N6 trillion, shrank due to outflows relating to the settlement of OMO and Nigerian Treasury bills sold at the primary market auctions.
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The Nigerian overnight financing rate (NOFR) was steadied at 22% amid fluctuations in banking system liquidity, market analysts said in a separate report.
The banking system’s excess liquidity surged as the monetary authority maintained its stance of economic tightening while seeking to tame Nigeria’s double-digit headline inflation.
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is scheduled to open N650 billion worth of Treasury bills for subscription at the primary market auction on Wednesday, according to details from the circular released.