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Nigerian naira is trading at fair value says Pabina Yinkere

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Nigerian naira is trading at fair value says Pabina Yinkere

Lagos, Nigeria (Capital Markets in Nigeria) — Is naira overvalued or undervalued? It depends on which methodology is used; results could point to an overvaluation or undervaluation. Using a relative PPP methodology, the result suggests the currency is trading near its fair value at N199-200/USD and we are somewhat inclined to this conclusion. Practically, it is unlikely to trade around these levels under a floating market arrangement as the market is pricing in economic risks associated…

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Nigerian MPC harmonizes CRR on Banks’ Deposits to 31.0%

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Nigerian MPC harmonizes CRR on Banks’ Deposits to 31.0%

Lagos, Nigeria (Capital Markets in Africa):- The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) at its 244th meeting decided to harmonize the Cash Reserves Requirement (CRR) on public and private sector deposits to 31.0%. The effect of macroeconomic issues in the global space were considered and analysed with the conclusion that no near term external shock is expected to affect the domestic economy. The growth potential of the domestic economy was reported weak but did not call for a…

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