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Inflation fears drive demand as CBN raises T-Bill yields
Investors seeking safer and more rewarding places to keep their money have poured funds into Nigeria’s Treasury bills market, prompting the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to increase interest rates on its latest auction. The move comes as inflation, which stood at 15.93 per cent in May, continues to erode the value of savings and investments, forcing investors to demand higher returns. [...]