Cardoso says monetary policy reset to improve transmission, not ease stance

BusinessDay | 22-09-2026 07:27pm |

Central Bank of Nigeria Governor Olayemi Cardoso stated that the recent monetary policy reset is intended to improve transmission mechanisms rather than ease the stance. The CBN reduced the Monetary Policy Rate to 23 percent, the lowest in 31 months. The standing facilities corridor was recalibrated to +50/-300 basis points around the MPR.

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