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MAN Tasks CBN on Lowering Nigeria’s Soaring Inflation

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3 years ago

August 28, 2023

OCHEFA

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By Ocheneyi Alli

The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) says that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) had better “think out of the box,” as its increased monetary policy rate to reduce inflation has failed.

MAN, therefore , urges the apex bank to seek recommendations from the private sector, and civil society organizations on how best to bring the rising inflation in the economy under control.

In a statement, Segun Ajayi-Kadir, Director – General of MAN, notes that the CBN increased the monetary policy rate in July.

” The apex bank’s effort was aimed at arresting the soaring inflation and defending the Naira that has continued to drop in value both at the official and parallel markets.

The increase of MPR by 25 basis points in July brought the interest rate to 18.75 percent.

Within a span of one year, CBB has raised the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) by 750 basis points from its April 2022 level of11.5 percent,” he said .

▪︎Ten African Countries Where Inflation Improves ( January- July, 2023).Source: Trading Economics.com

As reported by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), in July 2023, Nigeria experienced a surge in inflation, with the rate reaching a new 18-year high of 24.08 percent.

This marks an increase of 1.29 percent from the previous month’s rate of 22.79 percent.

It’s important to note that addressing inflation is a complex and long-term endeavor that requires a coordinated effort from various stakeholders, including the government, central bank, private sector, and civil society.

He believes that the combination of recommendations from the stakeholders, can help mitigate inflationary pressures and promote sustained economic growth,” he said.

Over the course of a year, the inflation rate had risen by 4.44 percentage starting from 19.64 percent in July 2022.

Specifically focusing on food, the 2023 inflation rate increased to 26.98 percent in July from 25.25 recorded in June.

In comparison to July 2022, the year-on-year food inflation rate was 4.97 percentage points higher.

The increased food prices were attributed to planting season and logistic costs as impact of fuel subsidy removal took its full course.

Notably, the most substantial price increases were observed in gas, air passenger transport, liquid fuel, vehicle spare parts, and fuels, lubricants for personal transport equipment, medical services, and road passenger transport.

In the same vein, the core inflation also moved up from 20.06 in June to 20.47 percent in July.

There was a 4.41 percent increase in the core inflation over the period of one year, from 16.06 percent in July of 2022.

The continued surge in sub-indices of inflation show that Nigeria’s inflation is more than transient but structural in nature.

Business

CBN revokes 46 MFBs’ licences

According to the revocation order, the action became necessary because of one or more of: insufficient assets to meet liabilities; closure of operations without the CBN approval; and inactivity and cessation of financial intermediation.

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6 hours ago

July 1, 2026

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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revoked the operating licences of 46 Microfinance Banks (MFBs).

CBN’s Ag. Director of Communications, Mrs. Hakama Sidi-Ali disclosed that the revocation becomes effective today.

She emphasised that the revocation was in accordance with its powers under Sections 12 and 13 of the Banks and Other Financial Institutions Act (BOFIA), 2020.

“The revocation was approved by the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr. OlayemiCardoso, following the banks’ failure to meet the regulatory requirements for continued operation as licensed financial institutions,” she said.

Others were: failure to commence operations within 12 months of licence approval, and failure to maintain minimum capital funds unimpaired by losses.

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Naira Exchange Rates Wednesday July 1, 2026

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14 hours ago

July 1, 2026

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BLACK MARKET RATES

US DOLLAR (USD) Buy ₦1, 395 Sell ₦1, 405

GREAT BRITISH POUND (GBP) Buy ₦1,850 Sell: ₦1,870

EURO (EUR) Buy ₦1, 580 Sell ₦1,600

CANADIAN DOLLAR (CAD) Buy ₦1,030 Sell ₦1,100

SOUTH AFRICAN RAND (ZAR) Buy ₦75 Sell ₦90

UAE DIRHAM Buy ₦350 Sell ₦370

CHINESE YUAN Buy ₦180 Sell ₦200

GHANA CEDI (GHS) Buy ₦95 Sell ₦110

WEST AFRICAN CFA Buy ₦2, 380 Sell ₦2, 460

CENTRAL AFRICAN CFA Buy ₦2, 220 Sell 2,300

AUSTRALIAN DOLLAR Buy ₦800 Sell ₦900

CBN OFFICIAL EXCHANGE RATES

US DOLLAR (USD) ₦1,370. 68

GREAT BRITISH POUND (GBP) ₦1,825.05

EURO (EUR) ₦1,572.98

SWISS FRANC (CHF) ₦1,705.00

JAPANESE YEN (JPN) ₦8.50

CHINESE YUAN (CNY) ₦203. 32

WEST AFRICAN CFA (XOF) ₦2.41

WEST AFRICAN UNIT ACCOUNT (WAUA) ₦1,875. 81

SAUDI RIYAL (SAR) ₦367.19

SOUTH AFRICAN RAND (ZAR) ₦84.12

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FG Moves to Sheild Pig Industry from Deadly Swine Fever

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15 hours ago

July 1, 2026

Charles Flames

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The Federal Government has intensified efforts to protect Nigeria’s pig industry from the growing threat of African Swine Fever, a highly contagious livestock disease.

The Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar Maiha, says the government is strengthening biosecurity measures, disease surveillance, and stakeholder collaboration to prevent the spread of the disease and safeguard livestock production nationwide.

Speaking during a technical presentation on the status of African Swine Fever in Nigeria, the Minister commended the Chief Veterinary Officer of the Federation, Dr. Yakubu Yanet Ago, for sharing lessons from a recent study visit to Denmark.

He said that the experiences gained from the visit would help Nigeria develop practical solutions to livestock health challenges and improve preparedness against disease outbreaks.

Maiha highlighted Denmark’s pig traceability and compensation system, where every pig is tracked from birth and farmers contribute to a dedicated fund that provides compensation during disease outbreaks.

According to him, such a model encourages early disease reporting, strengthens transparency, and could be adapted to support Nigeria’s livestock sector.

The Minister also pointed to Denmark’s strict biosecurity measures, including mandatory disinfection of vehicles transporting pigs and controls to prevent contact with wild animals.

He stressed that biosecurity should be viewed as an investment rather than a burden, noting that strict movement controls and farm access restrictions have proven effective in containing disease outbreaks.

To strengthen disease prevention, the Minister directed relevant departments to map livestock movement routes, identify major pig markets and commercial farms, improve animal traceability systems, and deepen collaboration with pig farmers, state governments, and development partners.

He also called for stronger surveillance systems, improved laboratory capacity, and greater investment in veterinary research.

In his remarks, the Chief Veterinary Officer of the Federation, Dr. Yakubu Yanet Ago, described African Swine Fever as a devastating viral disease with mortality rates of up to one hundred percent and revealed that outbreaks have been recorded in about twelve states.

He revealed that the Federal Government’s response focuses on improved surveillance, farmer education, and stronger biosecurity, while urging greater cooperation among all tiers of government, increased funding, and alignment with international disease control strategies to achieve long-term eradication of the disease.