Outstanding consumer credit in Nigeria fell sharply by ₦780bn in February 2026, dropping to ₦3.03tn from ₦3.81tn in January, according to the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) Economic Report.

When the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) retained the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) at 26.5 per cent following its 305th meeting, the decision reflected more than caution.

Private sector credit dropped sharply by over ₦14 trillion in just two months, falling to ₦80.59 trillion in April 2026 from a peak of ₦94.61 trillion in February 2026, despite the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) decision to ease monetary policy.

CBN Keeps Rates Unchanged Despite OPS Warnings on Manufacturing Slowdown   The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Wednesday retained the benchmark interest rate at 26.5 per cent, citing rising external risks, renewed inflationary pressure, and the need to sustain...

Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Olayemi Cardoso, on Wednesday said recent inflationary pressures in the country are temporary despite headline inflation rising for two consecutive months.

The Monetary Policy Committee of the Central Bank of Nigeria on Wednesday retained the benchmark Monetary Policy Rate at 26.5 per cent at the end of its 305th meeting.