Nigeria: Monetary policy hinges on election result

Nigerian policymakers held their key rate at 14.00% today, and reiterated their support for the closely managed FX system. The controversial FX regime will almost certainly remain in place, unless a win for the opposition in next month’s closely-fought election results in the appointment of a new CBN governor.

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