Nigeria moves to Africa’s third-highest interest rate despite bumper cut

BusinessDay | 22-09-2026 09:57pm |

Nigeria has moved to Africa's third-highest interest rate ranking despite a bumper cut. The country recorded a 350 basis points cut, the second-largest single rate reduction in Africa this year. The development reflects a slight improvement in Nigeria's interest-rate ranking on the continent.

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