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DMO rejects N763bn in Treasury bill bids as rates climb

The Debt Management Office declined bids worth 763 billion naira at an auction as borrowing costs rose.

The Debt Management Office rejected 763 billion naira in bids for Treasury bills, according to an announcement on 17 October 2026. The move came as rates on the short-term debt instruments climbed.

The DMO regularly auctions Treasury bills to manage government borrowing. Rising rates typically reflect higher demand for returns from investors, which increases the cost of short-term government funding.