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Nigerian Treasury Bills Yield Climbs Above Inflation

Nigerian Treasury bills yield climbs above inflation as investors position for a major auction and markets anticipate softer monetary policy.

Naira Weakens as Dollar Demand Pressures Persist

The naira weakened at the official market as dollar demand surged, prompting fresh calls for deeper intervention from the Central Bank.

Nigeria’s Central Bank Doubles Down on Inflation Fight

Nigerians are feeling the pinch of rising prices, and the Central Bank is taking decisive action. Governor Dr. Olayemi Cardoso reaffirmed the Monetary Policy Committee's (MPC) commitment to keeping interest rates high to combat inflation. This comes after two significant interest rate hikes in 2024, pushing the benchmark lending rate to a record 24.75%.

Supreme Court Extends Validity of Old and New Naira Notes

Nigeria's Supreme Court has ruled in favor of the indefinite legal tender status of both old and new naira notes, impacting the nation's economy.

JP Morgan Forecasts Naira to Reach N850/$ by Year-End: What It Means for Nigeria

JP Morgan, a renowned global financial services company, has made a prediction that the...

Nigeria Faces Naira Pressure, IMF Offers Loan Option

Nigeria’s currency, the naira, is under pressure and the country could seek a loan...

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Nigerian Treasury Bills Yield Climbs Above Inflation

Nigerian Treasury bills yield climbs above inflation as investors position for a major auction and markets anticipate softer monetary policy.

Naira Weakens as Dollar Demand Pressures Persist

The naira weakened at the official market as dollar demand surged, prompting fresh calls for deeper intervention from the Central Bank.

Nigerian Bonds Yield Drops as Inflation Slows

Nigerian bonds yield dropped to 15.46 percent as disinflation encourages investor demand, with real interest rates rising and long-term debt instruments attracting strong interest.

Unity Bank MD Urges Youths to Embrace Savings Culture

Unity Bank MD urges young Nigerians to embrace a savings culture, stressing financial literacy, early money management, and long-term resilience for economic independence.