Nigeria, March 5 -- According to recent economic and credit data released by the Central Bank of Nigeria, private sector credit fell from N75.83 trillion in December 2025, a decline of about N590 billion.



Private sector credit includes receivables, trade credits, non-equity securities, and loans from banks and other financial institutions to consumers and companies.



A year-on-year analysis reveals that lending remains below early 2025 levels. Private sector credit in January 2025 stood at N77.38 trillion, indicating that lending requirements have softened relative to the previous year.



Apex bank data indicate that credit reached N78.07 trillion in April 2025, then gradually declined in subsequent months. September 2025 saw cr...