Nigeria inflation eases to 15.39% as monthly price growth slows

BusinessDay | 16-09-2026 04:45am |

Nigeria's headline inflation rate eased marginally to 15.39 percent in August, marking the third consecutive decline in consumer price pressures. The latest figure reflects a continued slowdown in the pace of price increases across the country. The moderation in inflation is attributed to various factors, including changes in the consumer price index. The development signals a gradual easing of cost-of-living pressures on Nigerians.

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