Nigeria central bank chief signals caution on easing next week | The…

Nigeria's Central Bank Governor Olayemi Cardoso signalled on 16 July that interest rate cuts remain unlikely at the next policy meeting (20-21 July), citing external shocks and geopolitical risks despite eleven months of disinflation. The bank is prioritising data-driven policy over market expectations and will keep rates higher for longer. If you're running a business in Nigeria priced in naira or hedging FX exposure, rates are staying elevated and unpredictable—the central bank is watching geopolitics, not just inflation data. Rebase your financing and FX assumptions: the easing cycle you were waiting for just got pushed into 2027.