BREAKING: CBN retains interest rate at 26.5% amid rising inflation

Promptnewsonline | 21-05-2026 02:22am |

The Central Bank of Nigeria's Monetary Policy Committee has decided to maintain the benchmark interest rate at 26.5 percent, as announced by Governor Olayemi Cardoso following the committee's 305th meeting. This decision comes in the context of ongoing concerns regarding rising inflation in the country. The committee's stance reflects its assessment of the current economic conditions and aims to balance the need for economic stability with the challenges posed by inflationary pressures.

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