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Inflation eases to 15.39% as OPS flags energy threat

Nigeria’s headline inflation rate eased marginally to 15.39% in August 2026, but the Organised Private Sector warns of a threat from rising energy prices. Read More: https://punchng.com/inflation-eases-to-15-39-as-ops-flags-energy-threat/

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