CBN cuts benchmark rate to 27% as inflation eases

Hallmarknews | 24-09-2025 08:05am |

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reduced its benchmark interest rate to 27 per cent, marking the first cut in five years. The decision, announced by CBN Governor Dr. Olayemi Cardoso on Tuesday, follows five straight months of declining inflation and ends a streak of three pauses after a series of hikes in 2024.

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