Nigeria’s headline inflation rate recorded a marginal decline in January, easing to 15.1 percent from the 15.15 percent recorded in December 2025.
According to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) report released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Monday, the slight dip marks a subtle shift in the country’s inflation trajectory. The figure represents a 0.05 percentage point decrease, indicating a modest slowdown in the pace of price increases.
The NBS report attributes the movement to a combination of factors influencing both urban and rural price settlements. While the inflation rate remains relatively high by historical standards, the marginal drop offers a glimmer of stability after months of economic pressure on households and businesses.
Analysts will be watching closely to see if this trend continues in the coming months, as external and domestic economic factors continue to shape consumer prices across the country.
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