Analysis: CBN’s 27% Rate Freeze, Weird Decision, Sensible Logic

Interest Rate at 27%: Why Banks are Applauding CBN’s Decision - Tech

The Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) concluded its 303rd meeting on November 24 and 25, 2025, reviewing key developments in both the global and domestic economies, including emerging risks to the outlook. The MPC decided to maintain the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) at 27%, while adjusting the Standing Facility corridor around the MPR at +50/-450 basis points. Cash Reserve Requirements (CRR) were also retained: 45% fo…

Analysis: CBN’s 27% rate freeze, weird decision, sensible logic

The Central Bank jolted the market with a decision almost no one saw coming, choosing to hold the Monetary Policy Rate at 27% while keeping the liquidity ratio at 30% and maintaining steep Cash Reserve Requirements across the banking sector.   The post Analysis: CBN’s 27% rate freeze, weird decision, sensible logic  appeared first on Nairametrics.

16 banks meet new capital rules as CBN holds interest rate at 27%

Nigeria’s financial sector recorded major developments on Tuesday as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) confirmed that sixteen banks have fully met its revised capital requirements, while the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted to retain the benchmark interest rate at 27 per cent. CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso announced both outcomes during a press briefing at […]

CBN Retains Monetary Policy Rate at 27%

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has decided to keep the country’s Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) unchanged at 27 per cent, the CBN Governor, Olayemi Cardoso,

CBN Holds MPR at 27% as Disinflation Gains Strength: Inside Nigeria’s New Stability Strategy

Why Monetary Tightening Remains Central to Nigeria’s Economic Reset Nigeria’s monetary authorities have signaled a clear message: stay the course. At its 303rd meeting, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) voted unanimously to retain the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) at 27%, reflecting a deliberate decision to protect the country’s …

Breaking: CBN Holds Monetary Policy Rate Steady At 27% In November MPC Meeting » News.ng

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has retained the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) at 27% following the conclusion of its 303rd Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting held on Tuesday. The apex bank also maintained other key monetary policy parameters in their current positions. In a graphic post on X on Tuesday, the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) was shown to remain at 45% for commercial banks and 16% for merchant banks, while the Liquidity Ratio (LR) sta…