Inflation
Nigeria’s hunger outlook improves, but nearly 17 million people still need food support
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July 27, 2026
Nigeria’s hunger outlook improves, but nearly 17 million people still need food support
Nigeria’s food security outlook is expected to improve over the coming months, with the number of people facing acute hunger…
World Bank: Reforms yet to lift most Nigerians out of poverty
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July 17, 2026
World Bank: Reforms yet to lift most Nigerians out of poverty
Nearly three years after the Federal Government introduced sweeping economic reforms, the World Bank says most Nigerians have yet to…
IMF: Rising essentials may push more Nigerians into poverty
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July 9, 2026
IMF: Rising essentials may push more Nigerians into poverty
Nigeria’s economy may continue to expand over the next two years, but rising prices of food, energy and other essential…
Cooking gas price surge raises scarcity fears as marketers sound alarm
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May 25, 2026
Cooking gas price surge raises scarcity fears as marketers sound alarm
The Nigerian Association of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Marketers (NALPGAM) has warned of a possible cooking gas shortage as supply disruptions…
Is it still cheaper to cook or just buy food?
Chops
February 18, 2026
Is it still cheaper to cook or just buy food?
For many Nigerians, the daily question of whether to cook at home or buy food has never been more pressing.…
Weak demand leaves manufacturers with ₦1.8 trillion worth of unsold goods
Business
February 9, 2026
Weak demand leaves manufacturers with ₦1.8 trillion worth of unsold goods
Nigeria’s manufacturing sector is under pressure as weak consumer demand and rising production costs push finished goods and raw material…
Staple food prices ease across markets as cooking oils remain costly
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January 13, 2026
Staple food prices ease across markets as cooking oils remain costly
Food prices across Nigeria showed early signs of relief in January as prices of key staples eased in several markets,…
Households still struggling despite inflation drop, CPPE warns
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November 18, 2025
Households still struggling despite inflation drop, CPPE warns
As Nigeria edges into the festive season, a period that usually brings fuller markets, heavier spending, and a brief sense…
Brewers push back on tax stamp rollout, warn of inflation risk
Business
October 6, 2025
Brewers push back on tax stamp rollout, warn of inflation risk
Nigeria’s brewing industry is pushing back hard against the Federal Government’s plan to introduce a tax stamp on excisable goods,…
Nigeria’s cooking gas prices surge as supply crunch bites hard
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October 6, 2025
Nigeria’s cooking gas prices surge as supply crunch bites hard
Cooking gas prices have gone through the roof again, and for many Nigerians, mealtime is fast becoming a luxury. In…
CBN cuts interest rate to 27% after months of holding steady
Business
September 23, 2025
CBN cuts interest rate to 27% after months of holding steady
For the first time this year, the Central Bank of Nigeria has nudged interest rates down. The Monetary Policy Committee…
Nigeria inflation is down, Why Aren’t prices too?
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June 17, 2025
Nigeria inflation is down, Why Aren’t prices too?
For the second time this month in a row, Nigeria’s headline inflation dipped; that is, on paper, so it seems.…