Economics

Fragile Nigerian Recovery Means Interest Rate Could Stay on Hold

  • Economy expanded 0.5% in first quarter on oil, manufacturing
  • Central bank will announce decision on interest rates Tuesday
Photographer: Adetona Omokanye/Bloomberg
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Nigeria’s central bank will likely keep its key interest rate unchanged on Tuesday after data showed the economy’s recovery remains weak.