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  1. MPC Set to Hike Rates Again Amid Rising Inflation and Naira Decline

    Nigeria MPC Set to Hike Rates Again Amid Rising Inflation and Naira Decline

    Nigeria's MPC meeting on July 22-24 is expected to result in a mild rate hike amid high inflation. The naira faces pressure, potentially reaching N1,600/$. Key economic data releases and the FAAC disbursement report are anticipated. AIICO Insurance plans its AGM amidst these economic challenges...
  2. CBN Shocks Markets: Raises MPR to Record 24.75%, Businesses and Consumers to Face Higher Loan Costs

    Nigeria CBN Shocks Markets: Raises MPR to Record 24.75%, Businesses and Consumers to Face Higher Loan Costs

    After its 294th meeting, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has made a bold move by increasing the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) by 200 basis points to an unprecedented 24.75%. Led by CBN Governor Yemi Cardoso, this decision underscores the bank's unwavering commitment to combating inflationary...
  3. Nigerians Demand Action as CBN Governor Rejects Responsibility for Economic Woes

    Nigeria Nigerians Demand Action as CBN Governor Rejects Responsibility for Economic Woes

    In the midst of Nigeria's economic challenges, Olayemi Cardoso, Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), addressed concerns during the first Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting since assuming office in September 2023. Denying responsibility for the current economic situation, Cardoso...
  4. CBN Implements Drastic Measures: Interest Rates Skyrocket to 22.75% in Bid to Tackle Inflation Surge

    Nigeria CBN Implements Drastic Measures: Interest Rates Skyrocket to 22.75% in Bid to Tackle Inflation Surge

    In response to the persistent challenge of soaring inflation, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced a significant hike in the monetary policy rate, raising it by 400 basis points from 18.5% to 22.75%. CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso revealed this decision during the 293rd Meeting of the...
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    Business Inflation, Forex Top CBN MPC Meeting Today

    As the CBN monetary policy committee meets today and tomorrow, experts say the forex market and inflation would top discussions. The CBN, at the last MPC meeting, hiked bench mark interest rate to 12 from 11 percent, in response to headline inflation put at the time at 11.38 per cent. That...
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