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Investors storm Nigeria’s T-Bills as subscriptions exceed over N1.2tn 

Investors have shown strong appetite for Nigeria’s Treasury Bills (T-Bills), with total subscriptions exceeding N1.2 trillion. The surge in demand highlights growing confidence in the government’s short-term debt instruments and reflects a positive outlook on Nigeria’s financial market stability.

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) reported that both retail and institutional investors actively participated in the latest T-Bills auction. Analysts noted that the high subscription levels signal investor trust in government securities as a safe avenue for preserving capital amid economic uncertainties.

Market experts say the response to the T-Bills auction could influence liquidity in the financial system and provide the government with crucial funding for short-term obligations. The strong participation also indicates a shift in investor preference toward government-backed instruments rather than high-risk alternatives.

With the subscriptions surpassing N1.2 trillion, the success of the T-Bills auction is expected to encourage further investment in Nigeria’s debt market. Financial analysts believe this trend could strengthen market confidence and support broader economic growth.

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