CBN mops up N3.46 trillion across OMO, NTB auctions, holds T-bill stop rates steady
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Reported by Kelechi Mgboji
Thu, 5 Nov 2026, 06:32
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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) allotted approximately N3.46 trillion across its Open Market Operations (OMO) auction on November 3 and Nigerian Treasury Bills (NTB) auction on November 4, 2026, while keeping Treasury Bills stop rates unchanged. OMO auctions dominate N3.46 trillion allotments: The CBN allotted approximately N2.95 trillion at its November 3 OMO auction, accounting for about 85.3% of the combined N3.46 trillion raised across both auctions.
Context & Background
✦The 133-day OMO bill attracted N2.36 trillion in subscriptions, accounting for approximately 67% of total OMO demand.
Key Figures & Named Entities
2026:The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) allotted approximately N3.46 trillion across its Open Market Operations (OMO) auction on November 3 and Nigerian Treasury Bills (NTB) auction on November 4, 2026, while keeping Treasury Bills stop rates unchanged.85.3%:OMO auctions dominate N3.46 trillion allotments: The CBN allotted approximately N2.95 trillion at its November 3 OMO auction, accounting for about 85.3% of the combined N3.46 trillion raised across both auctions.2026:Nigerian stocks gain N307 billion as Transcorp Power, banks drive market rallyDangote Cement, BUA spend N797 billion in energy costChampion Breweries’ 9M 2026 pre-tax profit drops to N917.52 million as finance costs surge The OMO sale attracted N3.52 trillion in subscriptions against a N1.50 trillion offer across the 119-day, 126-day and 133-day tenors, representing a bid-to-cover ratio of approximately 2.35 times.
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Key Takeaways
Verified Extract
✦The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) allotted approximately N3.46 trillion across its Open Market Operations (OMO) auction on November 3 and Nigerian Treasury Bills (NTB) auction on November 4, 2026, while keeping Treasury Bills stop rates unchanged.
✦OMO auctions dominate N3.46 trillion allotments: The CBN allotted approximately N2.95 trillion at its November 3 OMO auction, accounting for about 85.3% of the combined N3.46 trillion raised across both auctions.
✦The 133-day OMO bill attracted N2.36 trillion in subscriptions, accounting for approximately 67% of total OMO demand.
Key Facts:2026: The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) allotted approximately N3.46 trillion across its Open Market Operations (OMO) auction on November 3 and Nigerian Treasury Bills (NTB) auction on November 4, 2026, while keeping Treasury Bills stop rates unchanged.85.3%: OMO auctions dominate N3.46 trillion allotments: The CBN allotted approximately N2.95 trillion at its November 3 OMO auction, accounting for about 85.3% of the combined N3.46 trillion raised across both auctions.2026: Nigerian stocks gain N307 billion as Transcorp Power, banks drive market rallyDangote Cement, BUA spend N797 billion in energy costChampion Breweries’ 9M 2026 pre-tax profit drops to N917.52 million as finance costs surge The OMO sale attracted N3.52 trillion in subscriptions against a N1.50 trillion offer across the 119-day, 126-day and 133-day tenors, representing a bid-to-cover ratio of approximately 2.35 times.67%: The 133-day OMO bill attracted N2.36 trillion in subscriptions, accounting for approximately 67% of total OMO demand.
Editorial Excerpt
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) allotted approximately N3.46 trillion across its Open Market Operations (OMO) auction on November 3 and Nigerian Treasury Bills (NTB) auction on November 4, 2026, while keeping Treasury Bills stop rates unchanged.
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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) allotted approximately N3.46 trillion across its Open Market Operations (OMO) auction on November 3 and Nigerian Treasury Bills (NTB) auction on November 4, 2026, while keeping Treasury Bills stop rates unchanged.
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The primary parties identified in this coverage include BUA Group, Central Bank of Nigeria, Debt Management Office.
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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) allotted approximately N3.46 trillion across its Open Market Operations (OMO) auction on November 3 and Nigerian Treasury Bills (NTB) auction on November 4, 2026, while keeping Treasury Bills stop rates unchanged.