AbujaConsumer prices hit 146.3 points last month.
Headline inflation in Nigeria barely moved, but food and core costs diverged sharply.
Monthly food inflation dropped to 1.02% from 5.56%, and monthly core inflation turned negative, the statistics agency said.
The central bank’s next rate decision will weigh this print against still-high core costs.
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- Premium Times Nigeria
- attributes inflation slowdown primarily to food prices' sharp monthly deceleration (1.02% from 5.56%)
Sources: Premium Times Nigeria