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Currency outside banks drops to N4.8 trillion in July, lowest in eight months
Summary by The Lagos Editorial Desk Olalekan Adigun , as published by Nairametrics
· September 3, 2026
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Key points 8 trillion reported for July 2026, marking a second consecutive monthly decline. The amount of currency in question reached its lowest level in eight months, with a total value of N4.
A decline in cash circulating outside the banking system has been observed. This decrease led to a notable reduction in the amount of currency held outside banks. The total value of this currency dropped to a significant low.
Further details are available from the source, which reports on the recent trend in cash circulation.
The amount of currency in question reached its lowest level in eight months, with a total value of N4.8 trillion reported for July 2026, marking a second consecutive monthly decline.
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Category: News Published: September 3, 2026 Source: Nairametrics Reading time: 1 min
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