Nigeria's Food Inflation Drops: See Top 10 Costly States
NBS data shows Nigeria's food inflation fell to 10.84% in Dec 2025. Discover the 10 states where food was most expensive and the items that saw price drops. #NigeriaEconomy
NBS data shows Nigeria's food inflation fell to 10.84% in Dec 2025. Discover the 10 states where food was most expensive and the items that saw price drops. #NigeriaEconomy
Nigeria's inflation rate fell significantly to 15.15% in December 2025, down from 34.80% a year earlier. While food inflation moderated, high living costs continue to squeeze household budgets. Read the full analysis.
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Nigeria's headline inflation increased to 15.15% in December 2025, a reversal after eight months of decline. The NBS attributes the rise to a statistical 'base effect' from CPI rebasing.
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The Trade Union Congress urges Federal and state governments to review workers' allowances to counter inflation. TUC warns economic reforms are causing hardship. Read the full demands.
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The Central Bank of Nigeria's 2025 macroeconomic outlook shows resilient growth at 3.89% and falling inflation. Discover the projections for 2026 and the critical policy actions needed.
MTN Nigeria surprised Lagos shoppers by settling their grocery bills at Jendol Superstore. This gesture offers temporary relief as food inflation strains household budgets. Read how this corporate intervention impacted Nigerians.
NBS clarifies the projected December inflation spike is due to statistical rebasing, not economic decline. Meanwhile, Peter Obi warns Nigeria's rising poverty is a threat to national survival. Global food prices fall for fourth month.
The Central Bank of Nigeria predicts petrol prices could rise to N950 per litre by 2026. Read the full analysis and what it means for Nigeria's economy and energy costs.
Former CBN Deputy Governor Tunde Lemo credits President Tinubu's tough reforms for stabilizing Nigeria's economy, citing falling inflation and improved forex stability. Read his full analysis.
Economist Bismarck Rewane warns Nigeria faces fiscal deficits from falling crude oil prices. He projects market growth but urges spending efficiency. Read his full analysis.
PwC Nigeria's Economic Outlook 2026 projects naira stability against the dollar, 4.49% GDP growth, and easing inflation. The report highlights ongoing reforms and persistent risks. Read the full analysis.
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President Bola Tinubu declares 2026 as the beginning of a more robust economic phase for Nigeria, citing 2025 gains in GDP, inflation, and FDI. Read his full vision for the new year.
The Trade Union Congress warns that poverty and austerity policies are pushing workers to the brink. TUC President Festus Osifo demands urgent, people-centred government action.
As inflation, unemployment, and governance failures persist, Nigerians' daily worry becomes a survival mechanism. Explore the data and human cost, and discover how some are turning concern into action. Read the full analysis.
The Central Bank of Nigeria forecasts economic growth of 4.49% and inflation easing to 12.94% in 2026. Key drivers include oil output, reforms, and rising foreign reserves.
The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise forecasts Nigeria's GDP growth between 4.0% and 4.5% in 2026, citing cautious optimism. Read the full economic outlook.
A Nigerian lady living in Japan shares surprising ways Nigeria outperforms Japan, from 24-hour ATMs to bigger apartments. Her viral TikTok video sparks debate.
New York Fed President John Williams says recent US inflation data was distorted by a government shutdown and Black Friday sales, advising patience on further interest rate cuts. Get the full analysis.
A PwC Nigeria economist forecasts 4.2% economic growth for Nigeria in 2026, driven by reforms and key sectors, but warns of risks like insecurity and inflation. Read the full analysis.
The Bank of Japan has increased interest rates to a three-decade high of 0.75% to combat persistent inflation, partly driven by soaring rice prices. Get the full details on this major economic shift.
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Dr. Muda Yusuf urges increased support for farmers with inputs like fertiliser and irrigation to make food affordable. While inflation is easing, prices remain high.
US consumer inflation slowed to 2.7% in November, below forecasts. The data, delayed by a government shutdown, shows easing price pressures despite earlier tariff impacts. Read the full analysis.