19 h. ago Reforms lack credibility if leaders don’t sacrifice first — Economist, Kelvin Emmanuel

Tribune Online Reforms lack credibility if leaders don’t sacrifice first — Economist, Kelvin Emmanuel Kelvin Emmanuel, economist and co-founder/CEO at Dairy Hills, in this interview by AKIN ADEWAKUN, assesses the state of the nation’s economy, the recent decision of the CBN to cut the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR), the crisis between trade unions in the nation’s oil and gas sector and Dangote Refinery, and why the conflict has remained […] Reforms lack credibility if leaders don’t sacrifice first — Economist, Kelvin Emmanuel Tribune Online

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24 h. ago How CBN’s easing aligns with global monetary trends — Experts

Tribune Online How CBN’s easing aligns with global monetary trends — Experts The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has cut its benchmark interest rate, the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR), to 27 percent... How CBN’s easing aligns with global monetary trends — Experts Tribune Online

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7 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 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 Employers, Economists Hail Central Bank For Slashing Interest Rate To 27%

After five years, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reduced its key interest rate, signalling a cautious shift in its monetary stance as inflation shows steady improvement. At the end of its two-day Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) session in Abuja on Tuesday, the CBN lowered the MPR by 50 basis points to 27 per […]

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1 week ago [UPDATED] CBN Reduces Interest Rate By 50 Basis Points To 27%

Decision to lower the monetary policy rate was predicated on the sustained disinflation recorded in the past five months, projections of declining inflation for the rest of 2025, and the need to support economic inflation records. The post [UPDATED] CBN Reduces Interest Rate By 50 Basis Points To 27% appeared first on Channels Television.

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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 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 Nigeria’s biggest firms get a breather as working capital hits N2.27trn

Nigerian firms are showing early signs of financial relief as their ability to meet short-term obligations rises, signaling that the read more Nigeria’s biggest firms get a breather as working capital hits N2.27trn

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2 w. ago Why MPC should stay cautious in September meeting – Yemi Kale

As Nigeria’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) prepares for its September 22, 2025, meeting, Yemi Kale, Group Chief Economist. read more Why MPC should stay cautious in September meeting – Yemi Kale

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2 w. ago Infinix expands retail footprint in Nigeria with Abuja store launch

…flags off inaugural 2025 PUBG MOBILE Africa cup In a move signalling its growing ambition in the Nigerian market, global read more Infinix expands retail footprint in Nigeria with Abuja store launch

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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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2 w. ago IBPLC posts revenue growth amid challenging macroeconomic environment

Despite a challenging macroeconomic environment marked by inflationary pressures, foreign exchange volatility, and monetary policy tightening, International Breweries Plc (IBPLC) read more IBPLC posts revenue growth amid challenging macroeconomic environment

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4 w. ago Jakarta protests over lawmakers’ allowances signal reform lessons for Nigeria

Protests over what demonstrators have condemned as excessive pay and housing allowances for parliamentarians in Indonesia offer a profound lesson read more Jakarta protests over lawmakers’ allowances signal reform lessons for Nigeria

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