CBN Raises Interest Rate to 18.5% Amidst Rising Inflation Concerns

CBN Raises Interest Rate to 18.5% Amidst Rising Inflation Concerns

The CBN has announced an increase in its interest rates policy to 18.5 percent. This move comes after a 50 basis points increase in the benchmark interest rate to 18 percent in March. Emefiele emphasized the need for collaboration with the fiscal authority to address the underlying drivers of inflation and the continuous monitoring of … Read more

Tinubu Condemns CBN’s Interest Rates Policy, See Why

Tinubu Condemns CBN's Interest Rates Policy, See Why

National leader of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu, has waded into the interest rates policy of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Tinubu said the current financial system in Nigeria opposes growth as the interest rates affect domestic investment, the private sector, and job creation. Tinubu warned that to attract investment borrowing that will … Read more