Cash Outside Bank Exceeds 4 Trillion Naira

Nigeria’s currency crisis deepened in November 2024, with the value of cash outside the banking system soaring to a record N4.65 trillion. This represents 95.4% of the total currency in circulation, highlighting the persistent cash scarcity faced by Nigerians. Despite Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) efforts to alleviate the issue, data reveals a substantial 8.5%…

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CBN Increase interest rate

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has taken a decisive step to combat inflation and stabilize the economy by increasing the benchmark interest rate to 27.5%. This move is aimed at reducing the money supply in the economy, thereby curbing the rising prices of goods and services. By increasing the interest rate, the CBN hopes…

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