NIGERIA CONSUMER PRICE INDEX – AUGUST 2026
Nigeria’s inflation picture strengthened modestly in August 2026, with headline inflation easing marginally to 15.39% year-on-year from 15.43% in July. Month-on-month inflation slowed sharply to 0.71%, while annual food inflation dropped to 19.57%. Core inflation moderated to 13.29% YoY and entered slight monthly deflation at -0.06%, highlighting a broader slowing in price momentum across key economic sectors.
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