CBN Governor, Olayemi Cardoso
BREAKING: CBN further jacks up interest rate to 27.25%
In a recent move to address economic concerns, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has elevated the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) by 50 basis points, raising it from 26.75% to 27.25%.
This decision was announced following the 297th meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) held in Abuja.
Alongside the MPR hike, the CBN has adjusted the asymmetric corridor to +500 and -100 basis points and increased the cash reserve ratio from 45% to 50%.
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CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso highlighted that the committee reached a consensus on the need for tighter monetary policy measures.
Of the 12 MPC members, 11 were present at the meeting, reflecting a broad agreement on the policy adjustments aimed at stabilizing the Nigerian economy.
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