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IMF endorses CBN's September rate cut despite tight policy

The International Monetary Fund has backed Nigeria's central bank decision to lower interest rates in September, saying the country has made progress fighting inflation.

The IMF has endorsed the Central Bank of Nigeria's September interest rate reduction, describing it as the correct decision. The fund noted that Nigeria has achieved significant progress in bringing down inflation while keeping monetary policy in a restrictive stance overall.

The IMF's backing signals international support for Nigeria's approach to controlling inflation. The endorsement comes as the CBN continues to balance the need to ease monetary conditions against the broader goal of maintaining price stability in the economy.