Nigeria Formalises Fiscal‑Monetary Coordination to Strengthen Economic Credibility
The Federal Ministry of Finance and the Central Bank of Nigeria signed a coordination agreement on 18 September 2026.
In Brief
- •The Federal Ministry of Finance and the Central Bank of Nigeria signed a coordination agreement on 18 September 2026.
- •The framework aims to align fiscal and monetary decisions without subordinating either institution.
- •IMF data show interest payments rose to 53.2% of federal revenue in 2025, up from 40.8% in 2024.
- •Government securities held by banks represent about 22% of their total assets.
- •The agreement is intended to support Nigeria’s shift toward inflation‑targeting policy.
Why It Matters
Nigeria’s economic reforms over the past three years have struggled to deliver lasting gains because fiscal and monetary policies have often moved in opposite directions, creating uncertainty for businesses and investors. By institutionalising coordination, the new framework seeks to reduce policy friction, improve the credibility of inflation targeting, and foster a more stable environment for private‑sector credit and investment.
Key Details
- Agreement Date
- 18 September 2026
- Interest Payments as % of Revenue (2025)
- 53.2%
- Interest Payments as % of Revenue (2024)
- 40.8%
- Banks’ Holdings of Government Securities
- 22% of total assets
- Policy Coordination Goal
- Align fiscal and monetary decisions without subordination
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