Nigeria has chosen discipline – but only for the poor. The trader withdrawing her own money is treated like a financial criminal. But the politician withdrawing...
For now, the capital has been raised, but the true capital that counts is the confidence Nigerians place in their banks every time they log into...
Nigeria is at an intersection. While cash can relieve hardships, it cannot shape the future economic landscape. The current task is to apply this policy without...
The CBN’s choice to maintain elevated interest rates is based on drawing foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) to support the naira’s stability. However, FPIs are well-known for...
The 303rd MPC meeting signaled caution, but what Nigeria needs is direction. It needs clarity, boldness, and policies rooted in the lived realities of millions. Monetary...
A high PMI signals increased new orders, expanded production activities, and improved workforce hiring. Combined with inflation moderation and exchange-rate stability, these indicators suggest that the...
The MPC’s decision reflects a cautious shift towards easing, but Nigeria’s monetary policy remains among the tightest globally. By maintaining high CRR and LR while only...
The Central Bank of Nigeria remains both a guardian and a gladiator in the nation’s economic arena. Its successes and failures directly impact millions of lives,...
In the past when the apex bank succumbed to political pressures, the outcome is usually not good. This is why it does not make sense to...
The CBN's decision to retain the MPR at 27.50 percent is a step in the right direction towards achieving economic stability. The apex bank's efforts to...