
The Central Bank of Nigeria allotted N1.05 trillion at its Treasury Bills primary market auction on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, according to Nairametrics. The stop rate on the 364-day bill was cut to 16.62%, marking the third consecutive reduction and its lowest level in recent weeks. The auction reflects the apex bank's ongoing management of short-term government borrowing costs amid shifting conditions in Nigeria's fixed-income market.
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