Cash outside banks rises to N4.87 trillion in August after three-month decline

NAIRAMETRICS | 21-09-2026 07:54am |

Cash held outside Nigeria's banking system rose to N4.87 trillion in August 2026, reversing three consecutive months of decline, according to the latest data from the Central Bank of Nigeria. Currency outside banks increased from N4.80 trillion in July to N4.87 trillion in August, representing a monthly rise of N70.9 billion.

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