21 h. ago Inflation Could Drop To 14% By 2026 If Reforms Continue – AfreximBank

If Nigeria maintains its ongoing economic reforms, inflation could reduce to around 14 per cent by the end of 2026, the group chief economist and managing director of Afreximbank, Yemi Kale, has said. Kale, who delivered these insights during a keynote address at ‘The Platform Nigeria’, noted that while inflation eased to 20.12 per cent […]

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38 h. ago Student Dead, Teachers Beaten During Violence Over Illegal Fee Collection At School In Ogun

A tragic incident unfolded at Ilugun High School, Elega, Abeokuta, Ogun State, as violence broke out over alleged illegal fee collection by teachers, resulting in the death of one student and significant property damage. According to Daily Trust, the incident began last Friday when the school management called in operatives of the Amotekun Corps to […] The post Student Dead, Teachers Beaten During Violence Over Illegal Fee Collection At School In Ogun appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 d. ago Nigeria@65: Stakeholders lament poor education funding, declining quality 

Tribune Online Nigeria@65: Stakeholders lament poor education funding, declining quality  Stakeholders have observed that Nigeria’s education sector has shown gradual improvements in literacy and enrollment rates over the last 65 years, but still faces significant challenges. Some of these challenges as listed by stakeholders include inadequate funding, poor infrastructure, teachers’ shortages and quality, high number of out-of-school children and low completion rates and limited access […] Nigeria@65: Stakeholders lament poor education funding, declining quality  Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Reps Committee Lauds Firm’s Safety Standards At Calabar Power Plant

The House of Representatives Committee on Safety Standards and Regulations has commended the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) for upholding high safety standards at the Calabar Power Plant in Odukpani, Cross River State. On Monday, the Committee gave the commendation after an on-the-spot assessment of the 565MW facility, noting significant improvements since its last […]

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4 d. ago Reps committee commends NDPHC for high safety standards at Calabar power plant

Tribune Online Reps committee commends NDPHC for high safety standards at Calabar power plant The Committee gave the commendation after an on-the-spot assessment of the 565MW facility, noting significant improvements since its last visit in 2018... Reps committee commends NDPHC for high safety standards at Calabar power plant Tribune Online

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1 week ago Inflation must slow to 12% to bring back middle class — Adebajo

Nigeria’s inflation must cool to as low as 12 per cent with the country’s economy expanding by 8 to 10 read more Inflation must slow to 12% to bring back middle class — Adebajo

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1 week ago Banks must fully exit forbearance to resume dividends – Cardoso

…says CBN firm on single-digit inflation goal Olayemi Cardoso, Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), on Tuesday, reaffirmed read more Banks must fully exit forbearance to resume dividends – Cardoso

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1 week ago MPC to decide on interest rates amid easing inflation, high expectations

By Chinwendu Obienyi The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is poised to make a critical decision today as it weighs the nation’s interest rate policy against a backdrop of easing inflation, stable exchange rates, and solid economic growth. The two-day meeting of the committee comes at a pivotal moment […] The post MPC to decide on interest rates amid easing inflation, high expectations appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Slowing inflation drives mixed expectations as MPC decides on rate today

Slowing inflation is fueling mixed expectations among analysts as the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria read more Slowing inflation drives mixed expectations as MPC decides on rate today

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1 week ago FG worried over costly cement price despite cooling inflation

From Isaac Anumihe, Abuja  As inflation drops and dollar rate stabilises, the federal government has expressed worry over the cost of construction materials especially cement which is still stagnating at N9,500. Minister of Works, David Umahi, expressed the concern in Kogi State at the weekend, when he spoke to journalists. According to him, with the […] The post FG worried over costly cement price despite cooling inflation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Nigeria’s inflation figure at 20.7% highest in W’Africa, can’t take us to Promised Land – Adebayo

Adewole Adebayo, the leader of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and the party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 election, has read more Nigeria’s inflation figure at 20.7% highest in W’Africa, can’t take us to Promised Land – Adebayo

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2 w. ago Nigeria’s Inflation Figure Can’t Take Us To Promised Land – Adebayo

The Social Democratic Party (SDP) presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Prince Adewole Adebayo, has said the much celebrated economic stability under President Bola Tinubu-led All Progressives Congress (APC) is a ruse. He stated that the report that inflation has dropped to 20.7 percent, which the government has been celebrating, is actually a slap on […]

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2 w. ago Nigeria’s 20.7% inflation can’t take us to Promised Land – Adebayo

By Sunday Ani The leader of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and the party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Prince Adewole Adebayo, has said that the much-celebrated economic stability under President Bola Tinubu-led All Progressives Congress (APC) is a ruse. He stated that the report that inflation has dropped to 20.7 per cent, which […] The post Nigeria’s 20.7% inflation can’t take us to Promised Land – Adebayo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago CPPE: Consumer confidence still fragile despite inflation slowdown

The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has cautioned that consumer confidence remains weak despite Nigeria’s inflation showing signs of relief. According to the latest figures, headline inflation fell for the fifth consecutive month in August 2025, reflecting a steady move toward price stability. However, CPPE noted that persistently high food prices and […] The post CPPE: Consumer confidence still fragile despite inflation slowdown appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago CPPE urges policy mix to sustain inflation decline, boost growth

Tribune Online CPPE urges policy mix to sustain inflation decline, boost growth The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has called on the Federal Government to adopt a coherent blend of fiscal, monetary, and structural reforms to consolidate the gains recorded from Nigeria’s recent slowdown in inflation. Presenting its policy brief on the August 2025 inflation figures, Dr. Muda Yusuf, Chief Executive Officer of CPPE, […] CPPE urges policy mix to sustain inflation decline, boost growth Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Nigeria’s Inflation Set To Drop To Single Digit Soon – Fasua

The Presidency has assured Nigerians that inflation will soon drop to a single digit, raising hopes of economic relief for citizens struggling with rising costs of living. Speaking on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Tuesday, the Special Adviser to the President on Economic Affairs, Tope Fasua, said recent data from the National Bureau of […] The post Nigeria’s Inflation Set To Drop To Single Digit Soon – Fasua appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago ‘Nigerians Now Enjoying Low Food Prices’, Says Tinubu’s Adviser

Special Adviser to the President on Economic Affairs (office of the Vice President), Tope Fasua, has assured Nigerians that the country’s inflation rate will fall to single digit, pointing to the strengthening of the naira, lower food prices, and ongoing reforms as evidence that the economy was gradually recovering. Speaking on Channels Television’s breakfast show, […]

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2 w. ago Analysts Project Further Decline In Inflation Rate On Improved Food Supply

Nigeria’s inflation outlook is expected to improve in the coming months, buoyed by increased food supply from the ongoing harvest season and improved stability in the Nigerian foreign exchange market. Coronation Merchant Bank, in its latest Inflation Outlook for August, projected that headline inflation will ease to 21.45 per cent year-on-year in August from 21.88 […]

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2 w. ago Food inflation drops to 21.87% in August, following CPI rebasing

Nigeria’s food inflation eased to 21.87 percent in August 2025, representing a 15.65 percent lower compared to 37.52 percent recorded read more Food inflation drops to 21.87% in August, following CPI rebasing

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3 w. ago ‘We like Greek gifts,’ Nigerians blast NUPENG over Dangote’s fuel price reduction

Tribune Online ‘We like Greek gifts,’ Nigerians blast NUPENG over Dangote’s fuel price reduction The decision of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) to warn Nigerians against accepting Dangote Refinery’s recent fuel price reduction has drawn heavy backlash on social media, with many citizens mocking the union and embracing what they described as “much-needed relief.” Dangote had announced lower petrol pump prices in several states […] ‘We like Greek gifts,’ Nigerians blast NUPENG over Dangote’s fuel price reduction Tribune Online

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