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