Is the CBN’s inflation strategy sustainable or destructive going forward?
As Nigeria moves into the second half of 2024, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) faces a pivotal decision that will significantly impact the nation’s economic trajectory. The crux of the matter is whether the CBN should persist with its aggressive rate hikes or pause to evaluate the effects of its recent monetary policies.
The CBN’s primary weapon against inflation has been the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR). The most recent adjustment in July saw the MPR climb by 50 basis points to 26.75 percent, part of a broader strategy that has seen an 800 basis point increase throughout 2024. This bold approach is designed to tackle Nigeria’s severe inflation crisis, but the consequences of such aggressive tightening warrant a thorough review.
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