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Nigerian Banks Face Rising Loan Defaults, CBN Reports

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  • Loan defaults rise across secured, unsecured, and corporate lending categories
  • High inflation and interest rates strain borrowers’ repayment capacity

Lagos, Nigeria – The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reported an increase in loan defaults across all lending categories in the fourth quarter of 2024, highlighting growing financial strain amid persistent inflation and high borrowing costs.

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