H1 2026: Services take Lion’s share of total bank lending to private-sector — NESG Research

Nigerian Tribune | 24-08-2026 01:42am |

NESG Research has reported that services accounted for 58.4 percent of total bank lending to the private sector in the first half of 2026, up from 55.7 percent previously. While the increase in private-sector credit is encouraging, the distribution of lending remains a concern. The report highlights the need for more balanced credit allocation across sectors.

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