8 d. ago CBN: Bolstering economy with cheaper credit, cash discipline

By Chinwendu Obienyi Members of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) rose from their 302nd meeting last Tuesday with a unanimous vote to trim the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) by 50 basis points to 27 per cent. The move, analysts note, reflects both confidence in recent economic gains and caution against […] The post CBN: Bolstering economy with cheaper credit, cash discipline appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Balanced policies, not quick fixes, will steady economy –CPPE

By Merit Ibe            The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) is seeking a more balanced policy stance that supports growth while preserving macroeconomic stability. The centre made the remark in its review of the leadership of Mr. Yemi Cardoso as governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in […] The post Balanced policies, not quick fixes, will steady economy –CPPE appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago External Reserve Hits $43bn,14 Banks Meet New Capital Requirements – CBN

This is as the apex bank reduced the Monetary Policy Rate by 50 basis points from 27.5 per cent to 27 percent. The post External Reserve Hits $43bn,14 Banks Meet New Capital Requirements – CBN appeared first on Channels Television.

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1 week ago Cheaper credit key to turning CBN’s rate cut into growth –NECA

The Director-General of the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA), Adewale-Smatt Oyerinde, has hailed the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) decision to cut the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) by 50 basis points to 27 percent, describing it as a strategic step towards stimulating growth. The decision was taken at the 302nd meeting of the CBN’s Monetary […] The post Cheaper credit key to turning CBN’s rate cut into growth –NECA appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Ember Months: Police Order Banks To Install Functional CCTV Cameras In Delta

Determined to ensure a crime-free ember months, Delta State Police Command has ordered banks in the state to install advanced and functional CCTV cameras in their banking environment Delta State Commissioner of Police, CP Olufemi Abaniwonda, gave the directive Tuesday in Asaba when he convened a strategic security meeting with members of the Bankers’ Forum […]

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1 week ago MPC to decide on interest rates amid easing inflation, high expectations

By Chinwendu Obienyi The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is poised to make a critical decision today as it weighs the nation’s interest rate policy against a backdrop of easing inflation, stable exchange rates, and solid economic growth. The two-day meeting of the committee comes at a pivotal moment […] The post MPC to decide on interest rates amid easing inflation, high expectations appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Slowing inflation drives mixed expectations as MPC decides on rate today

Slowing inflation is fueling mixed expectations among analysts as the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria read more Slowing inflation drives mixed expectations as MPC decides on rate today

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1 week ago The World Bank is not the cause of Nigeria’s economic failures

Many of Nigeria’s policy and economic analysts have always blamed the World Bank/IMF for Nigeria’s economic failures. Many of them read more The World Bank is not the cause of Nigeria’s economic failures

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1 week ago Is a rate cut in sight? Reading the signals from Nigeria’s Monetary Policy front

As Nigeria’s Central Bank prepares for its 302nd Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting on September 22-23, 2025, the economic landscape read more Is a rate cut in sight? Reading the signals from Nigeria’s Monetary Policy front

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1 week ago Cardoso’s CBN faces balancing act as calls grow for lower interest rate

Tribune Online Cardoso’s CBN faces balancing act as calls grow for lower interest rate •Strengthen coordination between fiscal & monetary —Dr. Muda Yusuf •Economy needs to be stimulated via funds injection —Dr. Ekechukwu •MPR easing should be gradual to prevent unintended market dislocations —Dr. Akande The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is facing growing pressure to ease monetary policy rates after new data confirmed inflation slowed for the fifth […] Cardoso’s CBN faces balancing act as calls grow for lower interest rate Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Exercise caution during ember months, Ekiti govt warns motorists

Tribune Online Exercise caution during ember months, Ekiti govt warns motorists Road users must be safety-conscious to prevent fatal and non-fatal injuries and deaths, as human error is..." Exercise caution during ember months, Ekiti govt warns motorists Tribune Online

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2 w. ago LagRide to deploy 10,000 drivers to boost mobility in ember months

LagRide, the smart mobility and e-hailing platform operated by CIG Group in partnership with the Lagos State Government, is rolling read more LagRide to deploy 10,000 drivers to boost mobility in ember months

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2 w. ago Monetary Policy Committee Members Project Naira At N1,400/$ By Year End

Members of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) have projected a further strengthening of the naira. They expect the currency to appreciate to about N1400 to the dollar before the end of 2025, riding on improved oil production, steady capital inflows, and disciplined liquidity management. In their personal statements at the last […]

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3 w. ago IGP confab: How we arrested 90 suspected kidnappers, robbers –Niger CP

Commissioner of Police, Niger State, Mr. Abduallhi Adamu Elleman, says the command will get rid of criminals, after arresting over 90 suspected armed robbers, kidnappers and cultists. He spoke at the Inspector General of Police (IGP) conference in Abuja. He said: “We are smoking criminals out of the state. The ‘ember’ months will be hard […] The post IGP confab: How we arrested 90 suspected kidnappers, robbers –Niger CP appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago UK: Banksy’s identity may be revealed as Police probe latest ‘criminal’ artwork

Tribune Online UK: Banksy’s identity may be revealed as Police probe latest ‘criminal’ artwork England based street artist and political activist, Bansky may have his identity revealed after police opened an investigation.. UK: Banksy’s identity may be revealed as Police probe latest ‘criminal’ artwork Tribune Online

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