Holding the line: Why the CBN is likely to retain MPR at 27.5%  

As the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) prepares for its crucial Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting on July 22, 2025, the nation stands at a critical juncture in its monetary policy trajectory.

After months of aggressive tightening that saw the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) rise to historically elevated levels of 27.5%, policymakers face a complex web of competing pressures that will shape the economic landscape for months to come.

A recent BusinessDay