Again, CBN raises MPR by 50 basis points, interest rate now 26.75 per cent

July 23, 2024

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The Monetary Policy Committee, MPC, on Tuesday announced another increase in the country’s Monetary Policy Rate, MPR, known as the baseline interest rate, to 26.75 per cent from 26.25 per cent.

The MPC also adjusted the Asymmetric Corridor to +500/-100 basis points from +100/-300 basis points around the MPR.