Nigeria’s banks are some of the most reluctant lenders in major emerging markets, with an average loan-to-deposit ratio below 60% according to Bloomberg. In Africa, average loan-to-deposit is at around 78%, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. It’s above 90% in South Africa and about 76%
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