Nigeria, April 15 -- Nigeria's inflation rate rose slightly to 15.38 per cent in March 2026, reflecting renewed monthly price pressures despite a broader downward trend over the past year, data released on Wednesday by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) shows.

According to the statistics office, the latest figure is higher than the 15.06 per cent recorded in February, signalling a marginal uptick in inflation after months of steady decline.

However, compared to March 2025, when inflation stood at 27.35 per cent, the current rate indicates a significant easing in year-on-year terms.

While the annual figure suggests moderation, a closer look at monthly data tells a different story.

On a month-on-month basis, inflation surged to 4.1...