The Central Bank of Nigeria has officially reopened Open Market Operations, OMO, to individual and corporate investors, providing a new, high-yield fixed-income instrument. By allowing broader participation through Deposit Money Banks, the policy creates direct competition for capital. With recent OMO yields clearing significantly higher than comparable Treasury Bills, analysts anticipate potential downward pressure on rates as demand increases. While this shift raises the hurdle rate for equity investments, market experts suggest that high-performing, growth-oriented stocks will remain attractive, as the development encourages more disciplined, risk-adjusted portfolio selection on the Nigerian Exchange.