Inflation

FG halts cooking gas export to tackle soaring prices

The Federal Government declared on Thursday, February 22, that it has implemented measures to…

Sanwo reduces working days for civil servants, slashes transport fare

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, announced on Thursday that his administration is taking steps…

Hardship: Protest erupts in Oyo over high cost of living

A protest erupted in Oyo State, South-West Nigeria, on Monday in response to the…

Nasarawa gov urges traders to stop hoarding foodstuffs for profit

Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has called on traders to stop hoarding foodstuffs…

Nigeria risks conflict over rising fuel, commodities prices – AfDB

The African Development Bank has raised alarm bells, cautioning that the escalating prices of…

Food security: FG announces reform, tech solutions

The Federal Government has attributed the current food inflation in Nigeria to a combination…

Nigeria’s inflation rose to 27.33% in October

Nigeria witnessed a surge in its headline inflation rate, reaching 27.33% in October, up…

Rising costs forcing bakery closures, bread price hikes – Report

Staple food, Bread is becoming scarce in many households as the cost of flour…

Food prices rose in September – NBS

The National Bureau of Statistics says prices of beef, rice, beans, onion, yam and…

MPC: Expert urges CBN to curb inflation rates

As Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) opens its Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting on…

S. Africa records lowest inflation in 16 years

South Africa’s annual Consumer Price Index (CPI) for 2020 was at 3.3 per cent,…

Nigeria’s Inflation rate rises to 13.22%

Nigeria’s Inflation rate rises to 13.22% in August 2020, highest recorded in 29 months…

Inflation climbs to highest level in two years on higher food, healthcare costs

Annual inflation in Nigeria rose for a 10th straight month in June, lifted by…

Inflation rises to 12.40% in May – NBS

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says the Consumer Price Index (CPI) which measures…

Nigeria inflation rises in May on higher food, drug prices

Annual inflation in Nigeria rose for the ninth straight month in May, lifted by…