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Banks’ borrowing drops 89% to N126bn 

Banks’ borrowing from the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) Standing Lending Facility, SLF, declined by 89 percent to N126 billion in August 2026 from N1.19 trillion in July 2026, reflecting higher liquidity in the banking system. The CBN has two short term lending windows for banks: the      Standing Lending Facility (SLF) and Repo […]

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IMF warns stablecoins cannot replace fiscal discipline as global debt risks mount

By Peter Egwuatu The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that the growing adoption of dollar-backed stablecoins must not be allowed to weaken fiscal and monetary discipline in countries whose currencies and assets underpin the digital tokens. According to a statement released by the IMF, its Managing Director, KristalinaGeorgieva, who spoke at the Jackson Hole […]

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Electricity subsidy bill hits N1.92trn in 2025 — NERC

By ObasEsiedesa, Abuja The electricity tariff subsidy obligation of the Federal Government (FG) stood at N1.92 trillion in 2025, as the government continues to absorb the gap between cost-reflective electricity tariffs and rates paid by customers, according to the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). NERC, in its 2025 industry report, put the government’s gross tariff […]

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