In a decisive move to address the economic challenges facing Nigeria, the Central Bank of Nigeria’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has increased the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) by 200 basis points, setting it at 24.75% from the previous 22.75%. The MPR, a critical financial tool, influences the rate at which banks lend to each other Read More…
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MPC retains MPR at 12.5%, holds other policy parameters constant
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has retained Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) at 12.5 per cent and held all other policy parameters constant. The CBN Governor, Mr Godwin Emefiele disclosed this while reading the communique after the MPC meeting in Abuja on Monday. Emefiele explained that the committee retained Read More…