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91% of corporate loans performing, says CBN

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About 91 per cent of loans obtained from banks by companies are performing, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said.

In its latest credit conditions survey released at the weekend, the CBN indicated that about nine per cent of corporate loans are non-performing, four notches above the apex bank’s regulatory guidance of five per cent.

According to the report, corporate loan default stood at nine per cent in fourth quarter 2024. It stood at 6.2 per cent in third quarter, 2.8 per cent in second quarter and 4.5 per cent in the first quarter of last year.

The CBN outlined the factors contributing to corporate credit demand to include commercial real estate, balance sheet restructuring, inventory finance, capital investments, merger and acquisition.

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The apex bank said there were increased credit availability for corporate borrowers, while secured lending to households dropped.

“The demand for credit across all lending types increased in fourth quarter of last year. The factors influencing the increase for secured and unsecured household loans were consumer loans from households and credit cards lending from households respectively while inventory finance was the major factor that influenced the change in demand for corporate lending,” CBN stated.

The apex bank also noted that the demand for credit increased for all lending types during the period.

However, demand for mortgage and re-mortgage from households decreased.

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“The demand for credit across all lending types increased in fourth quarter of last year when compared to the previous quarter. The overall spreads on secured and unsecured lending rates to households relative to Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) widened.

“For corporate lending, all lending type spreads on loan relative to MPR also widened, except Other Financial Corporations (OFCs) which narrowed in the current quarter,” the report stated.

The Credit Conditions Survey (CCS) reports on secured and unsecured lending to Households, Private Non-Financial Corporations (PNFCs), Small Businesses and Other Financial Corporations (OFCs). The survey was based on lenders responses, to questions from the statistics department of the CBN.

To determine the aggregate results, each lender was assigned a score based on lender’s response. Lenders who report that credit conditions have changed “a lot” are assigned twice the score of those who report that conditions have changed “a little”. These scores were then weighted by lenders credit market shares.

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The results were analyzed by calculating net percentage balances, such as the difference between the weighted balances of lenders reporting that demand was higher versus those reporting that demand was lower. The net percentage balances are scaled within the range plus or minus 100.

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See Black Market Dollar To Naira Exchange Rate Today 14th September 2026

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See Exchange Rate As Naira Gains 0.07%

The Black Market Dollar-to-Naira Exchange Rate for 14th September 2026 Can Be Accessed Below.

NOTE: The exchange rate changes hourly. It depends on the volume of dollars available and the Demand. This means…you can buy or sell 1 dollar at a certain rate, and the price can change (high or low) within hours.

The official naira black market exchange rate in Nigeria today, including the Black Market rates, Bureau De Change (BDC), and CBN rates.

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The exchange rate fluctuates hourly based on the supply and demand of dollars in the market.

What’s the dollar to naira black market today, 14th September 2026?
The exchange rate for a dollar to naira at Lagos Parallel Market (Black Market) players sell a dollar for ₦1390 and buy at ₦1380 on Monday, 14th September, 2026, according to sources at Bureau De Change (BDC).
Please note that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) does not recognize the parallel market (black market), as it has directed individuals who want to engage in Forex to approach their respective banks.

Dollar to Naira Black Market Rate Today
Dollar to Naira (USD to NGN) Black Market Exchange Rate Today
Selling Rate ₦1390
Buying Rate ₦1380
Dollar to Naira CBN Rate Today
Dollar to Naira (USD to NGN) CBN Rate Today
Highest Rate ₦1330
Lowest Rate ₦1326

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Petrol price hits N1,430 as Dangote raises depot rate

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The pump price of petrol has risen to as high as N1,430 per litre in parts of Abuja following an increase in the wholesale price of Premium Motor Spirit by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery.

The refinery raised its gantry price from N1,265 to N1,350 per litre, representing an N85 or 6.7 per cent increase, as international crude oil prices continued to climb.

The latest adjustment has already triggered fresh increases at filling stations across the Federal Capital Territory, with motorists paying between N1,395 and N1,430 per litre, depending on the outlet.

Checks in Abuja on Sunday showed that MRS filling stations had moved their pump price from N1,350 to N1,395 per litre, while NIPCO increased its price to N1,430. Mobil outlets also raised theirs to N1,400 per litre.

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An attendant at an MRS outlet, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said motorists should expect another increase as stations begin receiving products purchased at the new depot price.

“We are currently selling our old stock at N1,395 per litre, but from tomorrow, once the new stock arrives, the price will be higher,” she said.

The development has raised concerns among economists and other stakeholders over its likely effect on transportation, food prices and the wider cost of living.

An economist and development expert, Aliyu Ilias, warned that another increase in petrol prices could push up inflation, arguing that higher fuel costs would eventually be reflected in transportation and production expenses.

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Similarly, former Secretary-General of the Organisation of African Trade Union Unity, Owei Lakemfa, urged the Federal Government to strengthen regulation and economic planning to cushion consumers from fluctuations in global crude prices.

Lakemfa argued that domestic petrol prices should not automatically rise whenever geopolitical tensions cause crude prices to increase internationally, stressing that Nigeria’s status as a crude oil producer should give it an advantage in refining and supplying petroleum products locally.

Meanwhile, the National Publicity Secretary of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria, Chinedu Ukadike, said marketers had been forced to adjust their pump prices following successive changes in the refinery’s pricing.

Ukadike said the frequent adjustments were creating uncertainty for both petroleum dealers and consumers because the cost of replacing existing stock could change within a short period.

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See Black Market Dollar To Naira Exchange Rate Today 12th September 2026

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The Black Market Dollar-to-Naira Exchange Rate for 12th September 2026 Can Be Accessed Below.

NOTE: The exchange rate changes hourly. It depends on the volume of dollars available and the Demand. This means…you can buy or sell 1 dollar at a certain rate, and the price can change (high or low) within hours.

The official naira black market exchange rate in Nigeria today, including the Black Market rates, Bureau De Change (BDC), and CBN rates.

The exchange rate fluctuates hourly based on the supply and demand of dollars in the market.

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What’s the dollar to naira black market today, 12th September 2026?
The exchange rate for a dollar to naira at Lagos Parallel Market (Black Market) players sell a dollar for ₦1380 and buy at ₦1392 on Saturday, 12th September, 2026, according to sources at Bureau De Change (BDC).
Please note that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) does not recognize the parallel market (black market), as it has directed individuals who want to engage in Forex to approach their respective banks.

Dollar to Naira Black Market Rate Today
Dollar to Naira (USD to NGN) Black Market Exchange Rate Today
Selling Rate ₦1380
Buying Rate ₦1392
Dollar to Naira CBN Rate Today
Dollar to Naira (USD to NGN) CBN Rate Today
Highest Rate ₦1326
Lowest Rate ₦1326

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