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Headline Inflation Drops to 16.05% in October

The National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, today said headline inflation rate eased by 1.97 percentage points to 16.05 percent in October from 18.02 percent in September 2025.

‎Headline Inflation Expected to Ease to 16.84% in October

‎Headline Inflation Expected to Ease to 16.84% in October ‎Nigeria’s headline inflation rate is projected to ease further to 16.84 percent year-on-year in October 2025, down from 18.02 percent in September, reflecting a 1.18 percentage point decline, according to the Access Bank Economic Intelligence Unit. ‎The...

Rising Food Imports Expose Weak Local Capacity — Report

Rising Food Imports Expose Weak Local Capacity — Report Food and beverage imports increased to N677.3bn in the first half of 2025, a 44.48 per cent rise from N468.76bn in the same period of 2024, calling for stronger government support to enhance local industry capacity...

Inflation Falls to 18.02% as Food, Logistics Costs Ease

Inflation Falls to 18.02% as Food, Logistics Costs Ease Nigeria’s inflation rate fell sharply to 18.02% in September, marking its biggest decline in recent years, driven by lower food prices, a more stable naira, and reduced logistics costs that eased pressure on household spending. The National...

Nigeria @65: All Hands-on Deck, But Whose Hands, Really?, by Oladoja M.O

As the country raises its flag for 65 years, the noble theme: “All Hands-on Deck for a Greater Nation,” filled the air. Yet, standing here, speaking from the streets, markets, classrooms, one can only wonder whose hands are being summoned this time around.

Nigeria Spends Over N200bn on Solar Panel Importation

Nigerians spent about N242.68bn on the importation of solar panels in the first half of 2025, underscoring the country’s sustained demand for renewable energy solutions even as the Federal Government intensifies efforts to boost local production.