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What informed the Monetary Policy Committee’s decision to hold- and how long can the current policy stance be sustained?

In his recent appearance on - Business Incorporated, our Treasurer, Jamiu Kuku, shared his perspective on why maintaining the current monetary policy stance remains the prudent path, despite growing calls for a rate cut.

From preserving the gains of ongoing reforms to navigating renewed inflationary pressures, global uncertainty, and the disconnect many Nigerians feel between macroeconomic progress and everyday realities, he explores the delicate balance policymakers must manage at this stage.

He also highlights key areas to watch, including yield alignment, inflation trends, and the broader conditions needed to support a more accommodative policy environment.

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As we go through the month, understanding the forces shaping the market is essential for making informed financial decisions.

In the latest edition of our Monthly Market Vista, Adebola Aremu, Fixed Income Dealer, shares key insights on the global and domestic developments influencing investor sentiment; from geopolitical tensions and inflationary pressures to movements across Nigeria’s fixed income market.

He also unpacks what investors should watch for in May, including liquidity expectations, interest rate outlook, and evolving opportunities across the market.

Watch the full video on YouTube for the complete market outlook: https://youtu.be/WaCA9uUlzDs

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Together, we achieve more.

Are you a woman building or leading a tech or tech-enabled business?

Is scaling your business top of mind?

The Female Founders Growth Programme is returning this year.

More details coming soon.

As we reflect on the conversations from the inaugural FSDH Investors Conference, one message continues to resonate: building an investable Nigeria requires more than capital. It requires shared ambition, strong institutions, and deliberate collaboration.

As Emomotimi Agama, Director General of the Securities and Exchange Commission Nigeria, reminded us, Nigeria’s capital market is not merely financial infrastructure, but a reflection of our national ambition and our collective commitment to building systems worthy of trust.

At the same time, Omolola Oloworaran, Director General of the National Pension Commission Nigeria, highlighted an important reality: pension funds are ready to invest at scale and, with the right bankable opportunities, can play a transformative role in financing the infrastructure that drives national development.

At FSDH Merchant Bank, we remain committed to fostering the conversations, partnerships, and solutions that shape a stronger financial ecosystem.

Together, we achieve more.