The cost of living remained high across Nigeria in the first quarter of 2026, with Bayelsa, Kogi, and Benue recording the highest inflation rates among all states, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The Consumer Price Index rose to 130.0 in February 2026, reflecting a 2.6-point increase from 127.4 in January, the NBS reported. In March, the index climbed further to 135.4. Headline inflation fluctuated between 15.06 percent and…
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