Economist Supports CBN’s Rate Hold, Cites Strengthened Policy Maturity, Economic Stability

Leadership | 21-05-2026 08:42am |

The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has expressed support for the Central Bank of Nigeria's (CBN) decision to maintain all key monetary policy parameters during its 305th Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting. The organization characterized this decision as indicative of enhanced policy maturity and an improvement in macroeconomic stability. The MPC opted to keep the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) unchanged at 26.5%, reflecting a cautious approach to monetary management amid current economic conditions.

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