The Monetary Policy Committee of the Central Bank of Nigeria has cut the Monetary Policy Rate by 50 basis points to 26.5%, citing sustained disinflation and improved macroeconomic stability. Speaking at the February committee meeting, the first of the year, the Governor of the apex bank, Olayemi Cardoso, noted that a moderate easing in the rate aligns with the recent slowdown in inflation.


Innocent Semosa spoke to Economist and CEO of Megastar Media Communication, Adeniyi Ifetayo.

The Monetary Policy Committee of the Central Bank of Nigeria has cut the Monetary Policy Rate by 50 basis points to 26.5%, citing sustained disinflation and improved macroeconomic stability. Speaking at the February committee meeting, the first of the year, the Governor of the apex bank, Olayemi Cardoso, noted that a moderate easing in the rate aligns with the recent slowdown in inflation.
 Innocent Semosa spoke to Economist and CEO of Megastar Media Communication, Adeniyi Ifetayo.

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The Central Bank of Nigeria cuts Monetary Policy Rate by 50 basis points to 26.5%

South Africa’s Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana, earlier tabled his 2026/27 Budget against a more favourable backdrop, with public finances reaching a turning point and stabilising for the first time in 17 years.


Addressing Parliament, Minister Godongwana said the National Treasury is making headway in narrowing the budget deficit to 4.5% of GDP for the 2025/26 financial year. Innocent Semosa spoke to Anri Brink, Investment Analyst at Absa.

South Africa&rsquo;s Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana, earlier tabled his 2026/27 Budget against a more favourable backdrop, with public finances reaching a turning point and stabilising for the first time in 17 years.
 Addressing Parliament, Minister Godongwana said the National Treasury is making headway in narrowing the budget deficit to 4.5% of GDP for the 2025/26 financial year.&nbsp;Innocent Semosa spoke to Anri Brink, Investment Analyst at Absa.

South Africa's Finance Minister delivers his 2026 Budget Speech

Tourism leaders say stronger collaboration, improved infrastructure and better connectivity are essential to unlocking Africa’s tourism potential. These issues are in focus as Meetings Africa 2026 wraps up today in Johannesburg, where industry stakeholders have gathered to discuss the future of travel on the continent. Channel Africa’s Lebogang Mabange reports.

Tourism leaders say stronger collaboration, improved infrastructure and better connectivity are essential to unlocking Africa&rsquo;s tourism potential. These issues are in focus as Meetings Africa 2026 wraps up today in Johannesburg, where industry stakeholders have gathered to discuss the future of travel on the continent. Channel Africa&rsquo;s Lebogang Mabange reports.

Tourism leaders say stronger collaboration, improved infrastructure and better connectivity are essential to unlocking Africa’s tourism potential

Since the beginning of the year, the Government of Malawi has been rejecting bids for Treasury bills (T‑bills), a move fiscal and monetary authorities say is aimed at curbing excessive domestic borrowing and reinforcing efforts toward fiscal consolidation and debt sustainability.


Chifipa Mhango, Chief Economist at the Don Consultancy Group (DCG), explains that by turning down high‑yield T‑bill bids, the government is signalling its unwillingness to borrow at interest rates deemed unsustainably high. The approach is intended to stabilise public finances and limit the rising cost of domestic debt.


Innocent Semosa spoke to Chifipa Mhango, Chief Economist at the Don Consultancy Group (DCG).

Since the beginning of the year, the Government of Malawi has been rejecting bids for Treasury bills (T‑bills), a move fiscal and monetary authorities say is aimed at curbing excessive domestic borrowing and reinforcing efforts toward fiscal consolidation and debt sustainability.
 Chifipa Mhango, Chief Economist at the Don Consultancy Group (DCG), explains that by turning down high‑yield T‑bill bids, the government is signalling its unwillingness to borrow at interest rates deemed unsustainably high. The approach is intended to stabilise public finances and limit the rising cost of domestic debt.
 Innocent Semosa spoke to Chifipa Mhango, Chief Economist at the Don Consultancy Group (DCG).

The Central Bank of Nigeria cuts Monetary Policy Rate by 50 basis points to 26.5%

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