Nigeria’s headline inflation rate eases in September 2026, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The NBS reports that inflation drops to 14.63% in September from 15.39% in August 2026. One outlet cites 14.64%, while others report 14.63%, indicating a minor rounding difference.
The latest figures come from the NBS Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Inflation Report released on Thursday. Sources also note that the September 2026 inflation rate remains higher than the same month in the previous year, with one report placing September 2025 inflation at 20.98%. While the overall headline rate declines, coverage points to changes within inflation components, including that food inflation rises, according to at least one source. Overall, outlets agree the downward trend in headline inflation continues into September, but with underlying category-level movements affecting how households experience prices.
