2024-05-21 | MPD/MPC/INT/MPP/005/018The Monetary Policy Committee of the Central Bank of Nigeria raised the Monetary Policy Rate to 26.25% from 24.75% to curb inflation. The decision was made during the committee's 295th meeting, where they reviewed economic and financial developments and assessed risks. The committee also noted the volatility in the foreign exchange market and urged the bank to focus on reserve accretion.