Banks withdraw N942bn from CBN facility as liquidity shifts

The Punch | 09-10-2026 01:26am |

Nigerian banks withdrew N941.85 billion from the Central Bank of Nigeria's Standing Deposit Facility in a single day amid sharp swings in banking system liquidity. The significant withdrawal reflects shifting liquidity conditions in the banking sector. The CBN's Standing Deposit Facility is used by banks to deposit excess funds and earn interest.

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