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Naija & The News Saturday, 17 October 2026
Economy

Nigeria Inflation Slows Down

Nigeria's inflation rate has slowed down to 14.63% in September. This is the fourth month in a row that the inflation rate has decreased. The National Bureau of Statistics reported this change. The decrease in inflation rate means that prices of goods and services are not increasing as fast as they used to. This can affect the cost of living for ordinary Nigerians. The inflation rate was 15.39% in August.

The decrease in inflation rate can have an impact on the economy. It can also affect the prices of food and other essential items.

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