The Central Bank of Nigeria has once again held the Monetary Policy Rate at 27 per cent, marking the fourth time this year that the rate has remained unchanged. The …
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Nigerian Private Sector Expands as Inflation Slows, New Orders Hit Three-Month High
Nigeria’s private sector recorded a rise in new orders in November, reaching the highest level in three months as inflationary pressures continued to ease. This is according to the latest …
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Finance Minister Wale Edun Says Nigeria’s Economy Has Turned the Corner
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has assured Nigerians that the country’s economy is on a recovery path, saying the most difficult period is …
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CBN Cuts Benchmark Rate to 27% in First Policy Shift Since 2020 Pandemic
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria has, for the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, reduced the benchmark interest rate, signalling a cautious …
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CBN Cuts Interest Rate to 27% as OPS Says Relief Still Too Small
The Central Bank of Nigeria has reduced the country’s benchmark interest rate to 27 per cent, marking the first cut in 2025 after three consecutive pauses. The move signals a …
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Manufacturers Oppose FG’s Plan to Introduce Tax Stamp System on Excisable Products
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has cautioned the Federal Government against the planned introduction of a Tax Stamp System on excisable products, warning that the policy would worsen inflation, …
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Asian Stocks Waver as US Fed Cuts Rates Amid Jobs Concerns
Equities across Asia traded mixed on Thursday after the United States Federal Reserve lowered interest rates for the first time since December, leaving investors uncertain about how many more cuts …
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IMPI Forecasts Nigeria’s Inflation to Drop to 17% by December 2025
The Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI) has predicted that Nigeria’s inflation rate will decline to 17 per cent by December 2025, citing continued signs of disinflation in the economy. …
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Naira Sustains Rally, Trades Below N1,500 to Dollar as Reserves Hit $41.59bn
The naira continued its rally on Wednesday, closing at N1,500.91 to the United States dollar at the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market. The performance marked a significant milestone as the …
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From Savings to Smart Investing: Why Nigerians are Turning to Commercial Papers
For decades, Nigerians have leaned on one financial habit: saving. Whether through bank accounts, thrift contributions, or cooperative societies, the culture of putting money aside was seen as the safest …