Nigeria’s September inflation eased to 14.63% as food prices fell month to month
The Financial Markets Dealers Association’s October 20 summary of NBS data put headline inflation at 14.63% and annual food inflation at 19.59% for September.
- Publish date: 2026-10-20
- Category: Standards & Policy
- Original source: Financial Markets Dealers Association
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Nigeria’s September inflation eased to 14.63% as food prices fell month to month
The Financial Markets Dealers Association’s October 20 summary of NBS data put headline inflation at 14.63% and annual food inflation at 19.59% for September.
Monthly food prices fell 1.55%, while the energy index rose 5.31% and monthly core inflation increased 1.11%. The figures show a slower overall pace alongside mixed price movements within the basket.