Nigerian firms react as Access, Zenith others sets new requirement to give loan

  • The Manufacturers have voiced concerns about the 35% total loan rates that commercial banks impose
  • It stated that this will make inflationary pressures worse and discourage investment in the industrial sector
  • MAN criticised the CBN’s monetary policy committee (MPC) for its “erroneous disposition” in addressing inflation

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Concerns have been expressed by the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) regarding the 35% aggregate lending rates that commercial banks charge. It opined that this will exacerbate inflationary pressures and deter industrial sector investment.