Economy
Commercial Paper market hits overdrive as issuance skyrockets by 165%
The appetite for short-term debt is hitting a fever pitch as companies aggressively utilise the Commercial Paper (CP) market.
Companies turn to Commercial Paper as a cheaper alternative to traditional bank loans for increased working capital.
Commercial paper issuances climbed to N143.19 billion in February, a 165 percent increase from N53.96 billion in January, according to the February 2026 Credit Market Report by WealthBridge Market Intelligence.



