Nigeria's Inflation Rate Declines to 33.15% According to National Bureau of Statistics
Nigeria's inflation rate has recorded a notable dip, falling to 33.15% in August 2024, down from 33.40% in July, as reported by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). This marks a continued reduction in inflation for the second consecutive month, indicating a potential positive shift in the Nigerian economy.
The NBS noted that the average price levels are rising at a slower pace than previous months. According to their report in the Consumer Price Index (CPI), the headline inflation for August saw a reduction of 1.25 percentage points compared to July.
Yearly Inflation Context
Nevertheless, despite this month-on-month improvement, the current inflation rate stands 6.35 percentage points higher than the 25.80% recorded in August 2023. This highlights a significant inflation increase over the past year.
Monthly Inflation Dynamics
For August, the month-on-month inflation rate was measured at 2.22%, a slight decrease from the 2.28%% recorded in July, representing a moderation in price increases.
- Food inflation remained elevated, reaching 37.52% during this period.
- The NBS emphasizes that month-on-month headline inflation is at 2.22%, while food inflation is noted at 37.52%%
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