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Nigeria’s headline inflation eases to 15.39% in August
Summary by The Lagos Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Olalekan Adigun , as published by Nairametrics
· September 15, 2026
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Key points This is a slight drop from the previous month's rate of 15. Headline inflation rate has decreased to 15.
Headline inflation rate has decreased to 15.39% in August 2026. This is a slight drop from the previous month's rate of 15.43%. The National Bureau of Statistics is the source of this information.
The decrease in inflation rate is a notable development. Further details about this change can be found through the National Bureau of Statistics.
More information on the inflation rate and its implications is available from the source, providing additional context and data on this economic indicator.
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Published: September 15, 2026 ·
Source: Nairametrics ·
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