The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced the highly anticipated 293rd meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) for February 26 and 27, 2024.

This crucial gathering will mark a significant milestone with a fresh team of monetary experts poised to chart the course of the economic landscape.

The meeting holds at the MPC room on the 11th Floor of CBN Headquarters in Abuja by 10:00am on Monday and 8:00am on Tuesday.

All eyes will be on the newly confirmed MPC members, who will be taking their seats for the first time.

This diverse group comprises distinguished individuals like Dr. Aloysius Uche Ordu; seasoned financial expert Lamido Abubakar Yuguda and renowned academics like Dr. Mustapha Akinkunmi and Professor Murtala Sabo Sagagi.

They join the existing members, including the Governor, four Deputy Governors and the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Finance, forming a formidable team with a broad range of expertise.

This meeting holds immense significance as it comes at a critical juncture for the economy.

Inflation remains a major concern while global economic uncertainties continue to cast a shadow.

The MPC’s decisions on interest rates, liquidity, and other monetary policy instruments will have a direct impact on wallets of Nigerians and the overall health of the financial system.

The Senate’s recent confirmation of the new MPC members, including Governor Olayemi Cardoso as chairman signifies the importance placed on this meeting and its potential to influence the nation’s economic trajectory.

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