CBN Increases Interest Rate to 27.25% to Fight Rising Inflation

Salim Abubakar

3 months ago

CBN Increases Interest Rate to 27.25% to Fight Rising Inflation

In a move aimed at addressing Nigeria’s rising inflation and economic instability, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced an increase in its Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) to 27.25%. The decision was made during the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting on Tuesday, chaired by the newly appointed CBN Governor, Yemi Cardoso

This latest adjustment marks a continuation of the CBN’s tight monetary policy stance. Just earlier in July 2024, the central bank had raised the MPR to 26.75%, reflecting an 800 basis point increase. This came after a prolonged period of interest rate hikes, with the MPR sitting at 13% as recently as May 2022. The consecutive hikes underscore the CBN’s determination to stabilize the economy and bring inflation under control.

Governor Cardoso emphasized the need for swift and bold measures to address the escalating cost of living and growing economic concerns. The central bank’s approach reflects its ongoing battle against inflation, which has been a significant challenge for both businesses and households across the nation.

More details on the implications of this interest rate hike, including its potential effects on borrowing costs, investments, and overall economic growth, are expected to emerge as the MPC outlines further actions in the coming days.
As the CBN continues to take aggressive steps to stabilize Nigeria’s economy, attention will be on how these policies impact the financial markets and ordinary citizens. Stakeholders and analysts are expected to weigh in on the broader effects of this development, as further details are awaited from the ongoing MPC meeting.

Stay tuned for updates on this breaking story.

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