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| CBR Rate | 4.255 % | 16 Oct 2026 |
| 91-Day T-Bill | 8.7837 % | 21 Sep 2026 |
| Reverse Repo | 9.1698 % | 08 Oct 2025 |
| CBK Discount Window | 14.5 % | 16 Oct 2026 |
| Deposit Rate | 6.93 % | Jul 2026 |
| Savings Rate | 3.53 % | Jul 2026 |
| Lending Rate | 14.39 % | Jul 2026 |
| Inflation Rate | 6.59 % | Aug 2026 |
| CRR Rate | 3.26 % | 16 Oct 2026 |
| ELA Rate | 9.5 % | 16 Oct 2026 |
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