Liquidity surplus pushes banks’ CBN deposits to N6.28tn

The Punch | 30-09-2026 01:07am |

Nigerian banks have increased cash deposits with the Central Bank of Nigeria to N6.28tn, highlighting a significant liquidity surplus in the banking system. This development indicates that banks are holding more funds than they can profitably deploy, leading to higher deposits with the central bank. The surge in deposits reflects the prevailing liquidity conditions in the financial sector.

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