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Experts, SMEs welcome CBN rate pause at 26.5%, seek gradual cuts
Economic experts, financial analysts, and small business operators have welcomed the decision of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to...
Read moreDetailsMPC holds all rates steady: What this means for your money, the Naira, and youÂ
The Central Bank of Nigeria’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) completed their 305th meeting on 19–20 May 2026. Result? They kept...
Read moreDetailsCBN retains MPR at 26.5% as MPC concludes 305th meetingÂ
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria has voted to retain the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR)...
Read moreDetailsFive reasons CBN is likely to hold or raise the MPR this monthÂ
The Central Bank of Nigeria is expected to maintain or raise its benchmark Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) at its upcoming...
Read moreDetailsMPC meeting: Analysts expect CBN to hold rates amid inflation pressuresÂ
Analysts have projected that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) will likely retain the 26.5% Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) at...
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CPPE cautions CBN against further interest rate hikes ahead of MPC meeting
The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has warned the Central Bank of Nigeria’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC)...
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Survey: 63.3% of Nigerians want lower rates as MPC convenes this week
Ahead of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting scheduled for May 19 and 20, 2026, a...
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Zambia cuts interest rate to 13.25% amid easing inflation pressures
Zambia’s central bank has reduced its benchmark interest rate to 13.25% from 13.5% as inflationary pressures continue to ease despite...
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Namibia central bank retains 6.50% rate over inflation concerns
Namibia’s central bank has maintained its benchmark repo rate at 6.50%, marking the third consecutive meeting where policymakers have opted to hold...
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Kenya Central Bank freezes interest rates at 8.75%, monitors impact of Iran conflict
Kenya’s Central Bank has decided to keep its benchmark interest rate at 8.75%, pausing the easing cycle that has been...
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