CBN: Why we reduced Monetary Policy Rate by 50 basis points
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has provided clarity on its decision to reduce the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) by ...
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Manufacturers expect further lending rate cuts after CBN’s 50bps MPR slash
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has expressed optimism that the recent decision by the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) ...
African countries with the highest borrowing rates in September 2025
With inflation remaining a major challenge across African economies, central banks have adopted aggressive monetary tightening measures to stabilize currencies ...
System liquidity surges to highest record as CBN adjusts policy
System liquidity in Nigeria’s financial market surged to a historic high of N5.73 trillion on Monday, up sharply from N4.02 ...
Economist warns CBN: Relaxing MPR now premature as inflation data remains outliers
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has been warned not to rush into relaxing the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) as ...
Nigerian businesses struggle to service loans as interest rates hit 36%
Nigerian businesses are currently battling soaring loan interest rates from commercial banks, ranging between 29% and 36%, adding pressure to ...
How to make money investing on Nigerian commercial papers
Investing in commercial paper (CP) has become one of the most attractive fixed-income options for Nigerian investors in 2025.
Monetary Policy Rate cuts and disinflation: Banking stocks set to gain
Nigeria’s banking sector might be a big beneficiary as inflation decelerates, and markets anticipate a cut in the Monetary Policy ...
Naira ends stable streak slightly weaker at N1,560/$1 as foreign reserves jumps to $40.7 billion
The naira ended the week on a slightly weaker note in the parallel market, trading at N1,560/$1 on Friday.
Top 10 African countries with the highest borrowing costs in 2025
As inflation remains a persistent threat across African economies, several central banks have been forced to adopt aggressive monetary tightening, ...
