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Hormuz closure worsens developing nations’ debt

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz is raising borrowing costs and worsening debt pressures for developing nations. IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva warned that the disruption could threaten progress made on debt challenges. She said inflation pressures linked to the shutdown are adding to financial risks. Georgieva said inflation linked to the continued closure is […]

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CBN cuts Nigerian Treasury Bills yield below 17%, lowest since June 3

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) allotted N865.71 billion at its Wednesday, September 2, 2026, Treasury Bills primary market auction, cutting the stop rate on the one-year bill to 16.84%, its lowest…

  • CBN cuts Nigerian Treasury Bills yield to 16.84%, lowest since June 3
  • Investors submitted N3.35 trillion bids for N700 billion offered
  • 364-day bill subscriptions accounted for 96.7% of total subscriptions

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