Agusto & Co, a prominent credit rating agency, cautions that despite a recent slight moderation in Nigeria's inflation, the threat of sustained inflation remains due to several impending fiscal measures. Â
Inflation Rate Drops to 33.4% In July – NBS
A newly published report by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has indicated a decline in Nigeria’s headline inflation rate to 33.40 per cent in July 2024 from 34.19 per cent in June 2024.
The development marks...
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has expressed optimism about the Federal Government's recent measures to address the food supply deficit, which is expected to help curb inflation.Â
According to Adetilewa Adebajo, Chief Executive Officer of CFG Advisory, Nigeria risks going in the direction of Zimbabwe and Venezuela if inflation is not curtailed.
JUST IN: CBN Raises Interest Rate to 26.75% Amidst Inflationary Pressures
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has again increased the benchmark interest rate by 50 basis points from 26.25 per cent to 26.75 per cent.
This was disclosed by...
What you Need to Know About Nigeria’s 2024 Half-year Inflation Report
By Zekeri Laruba Idakwo
Nigeria's inflation rate has skyrocketed to a staggering 34.19% in June 2024, marking the highest reading since March 1996. This alarming surge is likened to a wildfire, spreading rapidly and leaving...