WAEC Economics 2002 Question 33

Question 33

Financial Institutions

Which of the following is a function of the Central Bank of Nigeria?

  1. A.Serving as custodian of important valuables
  2. B.Giving advice to customers
  3. C.Serving as bankers' bank
  4. D.Creating credit
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (Serving as bankers' bank)

Explanation

The central bank keeps the reserves of commercial banks and lends to them: it is the bankers' bank.