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Nigeria braces for double-barrelled rate hike to tame inflation, boost Naira

Brace yourselves, Nigerians! The nation stands on the cusp of two potentially aggressive interest rate hikes in quick succession, a Reuters poll revealed on Friday. This bold move aims to curb soaring inflation and bolster the battered naira currency. After a two-meeting hiatus, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is poised to hold its first Read More…

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Nigerian inflation climbs for 10th consecutive month, puts pressure on new CBN Governor

Nigerian inflation continued its upward trajectory for the tenth consecutive month in October, intensifying expectations for the new central bank governor to consider interest rate hikes in the upcoming monetary policy committee meeting—the first since his appointment. “Consumer inflation soared to 27.33% year on year in October, marking an 18-year peak, escalating the challenge for Read More…