 than 5% of the asymmetric corridor of plus 100 minus 700 basis point around the NPR. The CBN governor, Godwin Amyville announced this on Tuesday after the monetary policy committee meeting that began on Monday. That the existing monetary policy stands have supported the growth recovery and should be allowed to continue for a little longer for consolidation to achieve the NPC's mandate of price stability that is conducive to growth. The committee also feels that a whole stance will enable it carefully appraise implications of unfolding global development around policy, tapering and normalization by the advanced economies. In summary, NPC voted to one, retain the NPR by 11.5 percent, retain the asymmetric corridor of plus 100 and minus 700 basis points around the NPR. Three, retain the CRR at 27.5 percent and retain the liquidity ratio at 30 percent.