Open Market Operations (OMO) bills have consistently traded at higher yield levels than Nigerian treasury bills (NTBs) despite their fundamental similarity as short-term government debt instruments. This variation, a subject of heated discussion among market analysts, stems from a key regulatory feature: access to primary OMO auctions remains limited to commercial banks and foreign investors, a policy introduced several years ago. OMO bills have their own unique identity, separate from other securities or instruments in the money market,
Open Market Operations (OMO) bills have consistently traded at higher yield levels than Nigerian treasury bills (NTBs) despite their fundamental similarity as short-term government debt instruments. This variation, a subject of heated discussion among market analysts, stems from a key regulatory feature: access to primary OMO auctions remains limited to commercial banks and foreign investors, a policy introduced several years ago. OMO bills have their own unique identity, separate from other securities or instruments in the money market,