Money Market

CBN to Hold MPR Steady at July MPC Meeting

July 21, 2025/CSL Research Key Takeaways • We expect the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to keep the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) unchanged at 27.5% during its upcoming Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, which concludes tomorrow. This would mark the third consecutive meeting this year in which the benchmark rate […]

FirstBank Marks Significant Milestone: ₦1 Trillion in Instant Digital Loan Disbursements

July 18, 2025/FirstBank of Nigeria FirstBank, a leading financial institution and provider of financial inclusion services in West Africa, announces the achievement of ₦1 trillion in cumulative instant digital loan disbursements. This accomplishment further consolidates the Bank’s reputation for innovation, leadership in financial inclusion, and commitment to customer empowerment within. […]

FirstBank Partners UNGC to Drive Sustainable Finance, Unlock Capital for Development

July 16, 2025/FirstBank of Nigeria FirstBank, the West Africa premier financial institution and financial inclusion services provider, has strengthened its partnership with the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) to reaffirm its commitment to driving sustainable finance and unlocking capital for development. This ongoing partnership was reinforced at the recently concluded […]