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MONETARY POLICY

Monetary Policy news

Economy 1 min
South Africa keeps interest rate at 7% amid rising inflation, rand weakness
By Olalekan Adigun
Economy 1 min
Ghana holds interest rate at 14% as Middle East tensions fuel inflation concerns
By Emmanuel Azubuike
Economy 1 min
CBN rate hold keeps borrowing costs above 30%, economists renew calls for cuts
By Olalekan Adigun
Breaking News 1 min
CBN retains interest rate at 26.5% as MPC maintains tight monetary policy
By Olalekan Adigun

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