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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has disclosed issuing N40.67 billion in loans to its staff by December 2022, marking a notable increase of 133.07 percent from the previous year’s N17.43 billion.

The bank’s audited financial statement for 2022 revealed this surge, though specific beneficiary details were lacking. With an employee base of 4,914, down from 10,000 in 1999, CBN’s staff loans come amidst N155.63 billion allocated for staff allowances last year.