Economy · West Africa
Nigeria Central Bank Policy Rate
26.5%as of 2026-07-01
The central bank's headline monetary policy rate. Source: CBN NG SIGNALS. Updated July 31, 2026.
History
One reading on record so far (2026-07-01); the trend chart appears as more history accrues.
| Period | Central Bank Policy Rate |
|---|---|
| 2026-07-01 | 26.5% |
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The series above is served by the /v1/data endpoint. With a free key you get JSON for every country and indicator on this site.
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-H "Authorization: Bearer $AFRICA_API_KEY"Frequently asked questions
What is Nigeria's central bank policy rate?
Nigeria's central bank policy rate is 26.5% as of 2026-07-01, according to CBN NG SIGNALS.
What is the source for this figure?
The figure comes from CBN NG SIGNALS and is republished by the Africa API with the retrieval date shown on this page.
How do I get Nigeria Central Bank Policy Rate data via API?
Call GET /v1/data?country_code=NG&metric_key=policy_rate_pct with a free Africa API key to receive the full time series as JSON.
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