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CBN Retains Interest Rates Amidst Inflation Decline

Benita OrumabyBenita Oruma
February 20, 2025
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CBN Retains Interest Rates Amidst Inflation Decline
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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) concluded its 299th meeting on Thursday in Abuja, deciding to maintain the country’s monetary policy rates. Interest rates remains at 27.50 percent, unchanged from November 2023. Similarly, the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) stays at 50 basis points, the Liquidity Ratio (LR) at 30 percent, and the asymmetric corridor at +500/-100 basis points around the MPR. All other monetary policy decisions were also retained. CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso announced these decisions at a subsequent press briefing.

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  • Rationale Behind the Rate Pause
  • Expert Opinions and Advocacy for a Pause
  • Conclusion

Rationale Behind the Rate Pause

Governor Cardoso cited the recent decline in inflation as the primary reason for the decision to pause interest rate hikes. The inflation rate fell to 24.48 percent in January, following the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rebase. This marks the first pause in interest rate increases since Governor Cardoso assumed office in September 2023. The MPC members unanimously supported this decision.

CBN Retains Interest Rates Amidst Inflation Decline

Expert Opinions and Advocacy for a Pause

The CBN’s decision aligns with recent calls from economists and financial experts advocating for a pause in interest rate hikes. Organizations such as the Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise have actively championed this position. This call for a pause gained momentum following the release of data from the National Bureau of Statistics on Tuesday, which revealed a significant drop in both headline and food inflation rates in January (to 24.48 percent and 26.08 percent respectively, down from 34.80 percent and 39.93 percent in December 2023).

Conclusion

The CBN’s decision to retain its monetary policy rates reflects a cautious approach in response to the recent encouraging decline in inflation. While the high interest rate remains a significant factor in the Nigerian economy, the pause provides an opportunity to assess the impact of previous tightening measures and to potentially adjust policy going forward depending on future economic indicators. The coming months will be crucial in monitoring inflation trends and their impact on the broader economy to gauge the effectiveness of this rate pause strategy.

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Benita Oruma

Benita Oruma

Benita Oruma is a lawyer in training, a 400 level student in the university of Ibadan. She is a content writer with interest in corporate affairs and the marketplace.

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