The Digest:
The Central Bank of Nigeria's (CBN) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has reduced the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) from 27 percent to 26.5 percent, the lowest level since May 2024 when it stood at 26.25 percent. Governor Olayemi Cardoso announced the 50-basis-point cut at the...
The Digest:
The Central Bank of Nigeria has maintained its benchmark interest rate at 27 percent, as announced by Governor Olayemi Cardoso following the 303rd Monetary Policy Committee meeting in Abuja. The decision reflects the bank's continued focus on tackling persistent inflation and...
The Digest:
The Central Bank of Nigeria has reduced its benchmark interest rate for the first time since 2020, lowering the Monetary Policy Rate by 0.5% to 27% in a move aimed at stimulating economic growth while maintaining inflation control. This strategic shift directly impacts Nigerians by...