Nigeria faces two primary forms of inflation: demand-pull and cost-push, which frequently occur simultaneously. Higher fuel and production costs contribute to rising prices, while spikes in consumer ...

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) shows how prices for goods and services change over time. It helps to monitor inflation and compare inflation rates across different countries.

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The recent surge in inflation is likely to get worse over the next several months, according to a survey Friday.