Nigeria's headline inflation rate decreased to 15.43 percent in July, according to the latest data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The overall consumer price index indicates a slower increase in prices compared to previous periods.
Despite the decline in the headline inflation rate, the report highlights a sharp acceleration in food prices across the country. Monthly food inflation surged significantly, rising to 5.56 percent in July from 3.75 percent in June.
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