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The average yield on Nigerian government bonds surged by 2 basis points to close at 19.78% in the secondary market ahead of fresh supply. Trading activities were subdued last week, with minimal trading activity at the short end (+4 bps) of the curve as markets await further details on Debt Office local borrowings for 2025.

Interbank rates soared in the money market on the back of an extended liquidity deficit pattern in the banking sector. The short-term benchmark interest rates settled at double digits high due to a liquidity shortfall in the money market last week.

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has opened a temporary window that allows Bureau de Change (BDC) operators access to stock up US dollars at an official or Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market rate to meet seasonal demand.