NAIROBI — Political demands for lower interest rates amidst fiscal deficits threaten central bank independence across global markets. Sticking strictly to inflation mandates remains essential for long-term currency stability.
Opinion: Why Central Banking Autonomy Is Under Threat
Oct. 12, 2026 | Updated 1:08 pm GMT+1
Babatunde Adeleke is a Nigerian writer, poet, and communications/PR professional. A former columnist at the Nigerian Tribune, his works have appeared in the Nigerian Tribune, PUNCH, The Nation, The Cable, Sahara Reporters, Inside Kaduna, and LagosToday, among others. He is the author of the poetry collections Origami and Pleasure Field, and writes book reviews for Lagos Chronicles and News Digest.
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