Nigeria: Banks Borrow $585 Million from CBN Through Standing Lending Facility
Nigeria’s banking sector has increasingly relied on the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for liquidity support, with banks borrowing $585 million (N930.7 billion) through the CBN’s Standing Lending Facility (SLF) as of October 11, 2024. This borrowing surge reflects growing liquidity pressures faced by financial institutions, as they struggle to meet customer withdrawal demands and […]