James Emejo in Abuja The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Wednesday resolved to raise the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR), otherwise known as interest rate, by 50 basis points to 18.5
The Central Bank of Nigeria Wednesday resolved to raise the Monetary Policy Rate , otherwise known as interest rate, by 50 basis points to 18.5 per cent from 18 per cent.
Addressing journalists at the end of the two-day meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee in Abuja, CBN Governor, Mr. Godwin Emefiele, said the moderate hike in MPR was taken to further rein in inflation.Founded on January 22, 1995, THISDAY is published by THISDAY NEWSPAPERS LTD., 35 Creek Road Apapa, Lagos, Nigeria with offices in 36 states of Nigeria , the Federal Capital Territory and around the world.
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