Standard Chartered has revised its forecast for Nigeria’s monetary policy, projecting that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) will adopt a more cautious approach to interest rate cuts. The bank now expects the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) to end 2026 at 25%, citing persistent inflationary pressures. Additionally, Standard Chartered has raised its average inflation forecast for 2026 to 15.5%, up from its previous estimate of 12%. While the bank anticipates a slower easing cycle in the near term, it projects more significant rate cuts beginning in 2027 as macroeconomic conditions improve.