A member of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), Mustapha Akinkunmi, has revealed that Nigeria’s interest rate ranks as the fifth highest in the world. This disclosure …
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Nigerian Banks Borrow N9.2 Trillion from CBN to Sustain Operations
Nigerian Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) have borrowed over N9 trillion from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to maintain their operations amid a significant liquidity crunch in the financial system. …
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Nigeria and Brazil Forge $1.1 Billion Pact to Enhance Food Security
In a significant move to bolster agricultural productivity and ensure food security, Nigeria and Brazil have entered into a $1.1 billion agreement. This collaboration aims to enhance Nigeria’s agricultural infrastructure …
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Economists Criticize SARB’s Decision to Maintain Interest Rates Amid Economic Challenges
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) recently opted to keep the benchmark interest rate steady at 7.5%, a move that has drawn criticism from economists who believe the central bank …
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Nigerians Cry Out for Cheaper Loans as 65.5% Demand Lower Interest Rates – CBN
A new report from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revealed that a majority of Nigerians are groaning under the burden of high borrowing costs, with a whopping 65.5% …
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Naira Strengthens, Now Trades at ₦1,530.52/$ at Official Window
In a surprising twist in the foreign exchange market, the Nigerian naira on Tuesday recorded a modest appreciation against the United States dollar, exchanging at ₦1,530.52/$ at the official window. …