The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) raised the lending rate from 13 percent to 14 percent on Tuesday, July 19, 2022, citing increased inflationary pressure brought about by the Russia-Ukraine war, and the need to correct financial imbalances in the economy. Other reasons for the rate hike decision
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