Nigerian banks flood CBN with over N1.6 trillion excess cash as liquidity surges 

Nigerian Banks Flood CBN with Excess Cash

Nigeria's deposit money banks (DMBs) have deposited over N1.6 trillion into the Central Bank of Nigeria's (CBN) Standing Deposit Facility (SDF).

Between October 14 and 17, 2025, banks consistently parked massive funds at the apex bank, culminating in a robust N1.61 trillion in deposits on Friday, October 17.

As of October 16, 2025, Nigeria's overnight lending rate stood at 24.

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Author's summary: Nigerian banks deposit over N1.6 trillion in CBN's SDF.

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