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The Central Bank of Nigeria has reversed its seven years restriction on participation of local investors in Open Market Operations, OMO, opening the market to individuals, corporates and non-bank financial institutions. The move is a significant shift in monetary policy, allowing local investors to participate directly in the OMO auctions.

This development matters for practitioners as it opens up new investment opportunities for local investors, potentially increasing liquidity in the market. It also signals a change in the CBN's approach to monetary policy, which may have implications for interest rates and overall economic growth.

The relevant regulations involved are the Central Bank of Nigeria Act 2007 and the Monetary Policy Framework (MPF) document, which outlines the CBN's objectives and instruments for achieving its monetary policy goals. The OMO auctions are a key tool for the CBN to manage liquidity in the market and influence interest rates.

The key parties involved are the Central Bank of Nigeria, led by Governor Godwin Emefiele, and local investors who will now be able to participate directly in the OMO auctions. Practitioners should monitor this development closely as it may have implications for their clients' investment strategies and overall market dynamics.