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Economy

Nigeria’s Inflation Rises to 15.69% in April as Food and Transport Costs Surge

Nigeria’s headline inflation rate rose to 15.69 per cent in April 2026, up from 15.38 per cent recorded in March, driven largely by...

Metro

Rail Passenger Revenue Surpasses Federal Government Target in 2025

Revenue generated from rail passengers in 2025 exceeded the Federal Government’s target, signaling gradual recovery and growth in Nigeria’s rail transport sector despite...

Economy

Food Inflation in Nigeria Drops to 8.89 Percent in January, Providing Relief to Households

Stakeholders have reacted positively to the January inflation figures released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), which showed a decline in food...

Economy

NBS Rebases CPI, Updates Basket to Reflect Modern Nigerian Consumption

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has overhauled its Consumer Price Index (CPI), removing outdated consumption items and adding new products to reflect...

Economy

NBS to Normalise December 2025 Inflation Data Over Rebasing-Induced Spike

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced plans to “normalise” Nigeria’s inflation data for December 2025 following projections of a sharp spike...