Home / BusinessThe PunchBusinessThe Punch·Jul 21, 2026·1 min readUPDATED: CBN holds benchmark interest rate at 26.5% againThe CBN has again held its benchmark interest rate at 26.5% for the second consecutive meeting, citing geopolitical tensions and inflation risks. Get the d Read More…View original source — The Punch ↗ShareCopy linkShare on XShare on FacebookRelated storiesThe PunchBusinessJul 21, 2026 · 1 minAI could add 4% to Nigeria, sub-Saharan Africa’s GDP, says IMFThe PunchThe PunchBusinessJul 21, 2026 · 1 minCourt jails 12 for abusing naira at Delta partyThe PunchStraits TimesBusinessJul 21, 2026 · 1 minMoldova approves new government led by Vasile TofanStraits TimesPhilippine Daily InquirerBusinessJul 21, 2026 · 1 minBSP tightens checks on casino junketsPhilippine Daily Inquirer
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