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Nigeria regional inflation over 30%

Entities: World Bank · Nigeria · International Monetary Fund · Muda Yusuf · National Bureau of Statistics

Overview

In late July 2026, Nigeria’s headline consumer price index showed a marginal easing, falling to 15.9% from 15.93% in May. Despite the modest national decline, state‑level data revealed that 19 states and the Federal Capital Territory continued to record annual inflation above the 30% threshold.

The highest rates were observed in Niger (42.23%) and Kogi (41.59%), with the capital area at 39.91%. Food prices were especially volatile, driving the surge in staples such as tomatoes, pepper, beef, and cassava. Analysts linked the persistent high inflation to structural factors—including insecurity, logistics bottlenecks, rising energy and fertilizer costs, supply‑chain disruptions, and currency depreciation—while the IMF and World Bank warned that monetary tightening alone would not resolve the crisis.

Timeline

  1. 1 day ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Nigeria's inflation stays above 30% in most states despite June headline dip

    Nigeria's headline inflation fell to 15.9% in June, but 19 states and the capital recorded over 30% rates, driven by soaring food prices and structural economic challenges.

  2. 10 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Nigeria sees inflation over 30% in 19 states despite national slowdown

    Nigeria's June 2026 headline inflation slipped to 15.91%, but 19 states and the FCT still faced inflation above 30%, with Niger at 42.23% and Kogi at 41.59%.

Sources

businessday.ng · developmentdiaries.com · insidepolitic.co.za · latestnigeriannews.com · nairametrics.com · punchng.com · thecitizenng.com · theglittersonline.com.ng