Nigerian Economy: Inflation Rate Increases

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A weak exchange rate as well as a removal of subsidy payments have driven a rise in prices of general commodities as investors express concern over the state of the economy.

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The National Bureau of statistics has confirmed that the inflation rate in the country experienced yet another surge in the month of May. The figures show a 1.9 percent increase from 13.7% in the month of April.

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The increase in fuel price to N145 per liter has seen a directly proportional rise in food prices.