Cash Outside Banks in Nigeria Reaches N5.19 Trillion

Currency outside Nigeria's banking system rose to N5.193 trillion in May 2026, up 2.16% from April, signaling persistent cash reliance despite CBN tight monetary policy. Private sector credit also rebounded slightly but remains below recent highs.

NGX Gains 0.97% on First Holdco, GTCO Rally

The Nigerian Exchange rose 0.97% on Monday, June 22, driven by bargain hunting in banking stocks led by First Holdco, GTCO, and Zenith Bank, pushing the banking sector up 4.84%.

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