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Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Hits 22.22% -NBS

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3 years ago

May 17, 2023

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), says Nigeria’s headline inflation rate increased to 22.22 per cent on a year-on-year basis in April 2023.
This is according to the NBS Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Inflation Report for April 2023 released in Abuja on Tuesday.
According to the report, the figure is 0.18 per cent points higher compared to the 22.04 per cent recorded in March 2023.
It said on a year-on-year basis, the headline inflation rate in March 2023 was 5.40 per cent higher than the rate recorded in April 2022 at 16.82 per cent.
“This shows that the headline inflation rate (year-on-year basis) increased in April 2023 when compared to the same period in April 2022,’’ it said.
The report showed that contributions of items on divisional level increase in the headline index, are food and non-alcoholic beverages at 11.51 per cent.
While housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuel at 3.72 per cent.
Others are clothing and footwear at 1.70 per cent; transport at 1.45 per cent; furnishings, household equipment and maintenance at 1.12 per cent and education at 0.88 per cent, and health at 0.67 per cent.
“Miscellaneous goods and services at 0.37 per cent; restaurant and hotels at 0.27 per cent; alcoholic beverage, tobacco and kola at 0.24 per cent; recreation and culture at 0.15 per cent and communication at 0.15 per cent.”
It said the percentage change in the All-Items Index in April 2023 was 1.91 per cent on a month-on-month basis.
“This indicates a 0.05 per cent increase compared to the 1.86 per cent recorded in March 2023.
“This means that in April 2023, on average, the general price level was 0.05 per cent higher relative to March 2023.”
The percentage change in the average CPI for the 12 months ending April 2023 over the average of the CPI for the previous 12 months period was 20.82 per cent.
“This indicates a 4.37 per cent increase compared to the 16.45 per cent recorded in April 2022.’’
It said increases were recorded in all Classification of Individual Consumption by Purpose (COICOP) divisions that yielded the headline index.
The report said the food inflation rate in April 2023 was 24.61 per cent on a year-on-year basis, which was 6.24 per cent higher compared to the rate recorded in April 2022 at 18.37 per cent.
“The rise in food inflation is caused by increases in prices of bread and cereals, potatoes, yams and other tubers, and oil and fat, fish, vegetable, fruits, meat, and spirits.”
It said on a month-on-month basis, the food inflation rate in April was 2.13 per cent, which was a 0.06 per cent rise compared to the rate recorded in March 2023 at 2.07 per cent.
The report said the “All items less farm produce’’ or Core inflation, which excludes the prices of volatile agricultural produce stood at 20.14 per cent in April 2023 on a year-on-year basis.
“This increased by 5.96 per cent compared to 14.18 per cent recorded in April 2022.’’
“On a month-on-month basis, the core inflation rate was 1.46 per cent in April 2023, which was a 0.78 per cent drop compared to what it stood at in March 2023 at 1.84 per cent.”
According to the report, the highest increases were recorded in prices of gas, passenger transport by Air, liquid fuel, fuels, lubricants for Personal transport equipment, and vehicles spare parts.
“Others are maintenance and repair of personal transport equipment and solid fuel, medical services, and passenger transport by road, among others.
“The average 12-month annual inflation rate was 17.91 per cent for the 12 months ending April 2023, this was 4.23 per cent points higher than the 13.68 per cent recorded in April 2022.”
The report said on a year-on-year basis in April 2023, that the urban inflation rate was 23.39 per cent, which was 6.05 per cent higher compared to the 17.35 per cent recorded in April 2022.
“On a month-on-month basis, the urban inflation rate was 2.05 per cent in April 2023, representing a 0.05 per cent rise compared to March 2023 at 2.00 per cent.’’
It said the corresponding 12-month average for the urban inflation rate was 21.50 per cent in April 2023.
“This was 4.49 per cent higher compared to the 17.01 per cent reported in April 2022.’’
The report said on a year-on-year basis in April 2023, the rural inflation rate was 21.14 per cent, which was 4.82 per cent higher compared to the 16.32 per cent recorded in April 2022.
“On a month-on-month basis, the rural inflation rate in April 2023 was 1.78 per cent, which increased by 0.06 per cent compared to March 2023 at 1.72 per cent.’’
It said the corresponding 12-month average for the rural inflation rate in April 2023 was 20.18 per cent, which was 4.27 per cent higher compared to the 15.91 per cent recorded in April 2022.
On states’ profile analysis, the report showed in April 2023, all items inflation rate on a year-on-year basis was highest in Bayelsa at 26.14 per cent, followed by Kogi at 25.57 per cent, and Rivers at 24.95 per cent.
It, however, said the slowest rise in headline year-on-year inflation was recorded in Borno at 19.60 per cent, followed by Taraba at 19.64 per cent, and Sokoto at 19.90 per cent.
The report, however, said in April 2023, all items inflation rate on a month-on-month basis was highest in Cross River at 3.05 per cent, Bayelsa at 2.92 per cent and Rivers at 2.62 per cent.
“ Katsina at 0.52 per cent, followed by Jigawa at 0.74 per cent and Osun at 0.96 per cent recorded the slowest rise in month-on-month inflation.”
The report said food inflation in April 2023, on a year-on-year basis, was highest in Kogi at 29.50 per cent, followed by Kwara at 29.48 per cent, and Bayelsa at 29.38per cent.
“ Sokoto at 19.55 per cent, followed by Taraba at 20.20 per cent and Jigawa at 20.68 per cent recorded the slowest rise in food inflation on a year-on-year basis.’’
The report, however, said on a month-on-month basis, April 2023 food inflation was highest in Cross River at 4.65 per cent, followed by Bayelsa at 3.61 per cent, and Ekiti at 3.49 per cent.
“ With Jigawa at 0.14 per cent, followed by Katsina at 0.44 per cent and Osun at 0.62 per cent recorded the slowest rise on month-on-month inflation.’’

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Fubara Visits Gas Emission Site, Donates N100m To Bille Kingdom,

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5 days ago

April 2, 2026

The Tide

Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, yesterday extended interim relief measures to the people of Bille Kingdom as the government intensifies efforts to address the ongoing environmental degradation affecting the area.

This was contained in a statement by the Head of Information and Public Relations Unit, Office of the Secretary to the State Government, Juliana Masi, yesterday.

The governor, during a working visit to Bille Kingdom in Degema Local Government Area, reassured residents of his deep concern for their health and well-being.

He reiterated his administration’s commitment to finding a lasting solution to the persistent gas emissions observed in the community’s land and water sources since November 2025.

Represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Dagogo Wokoma, the governor announced immediate interventions to address urgent needs.

Some of the relief measures include the provision of potable water and essential medical services through the release of ?100 million as palliative support for the affected community.

According to the SSG, “Governor Fubara remains deeply committed to the welfare of the people of Bille Kingdom. Although unable to attend in person due to pressing state engagements, he is fully aware of the situation and determined to tackle the root cause of the environmental challenge”.

The governor assured residents that the state government would not relent in its efforts to provide a permanent solution to the gas emissions, emphasizing that the current intervention is only a temporary measure to ease the suffering of the people.

He further urged members of the community to remain law-abiding and continue supporting his administration, noting that he has consistently demonstrated a track record of fulfilling his promises.

Earlier, the Chairman, Council of Chief for Bille Kingdom, Chief Bennet Dokubo, expressed joy over the State visit, describing Fubara as a leader who listens to the plight of the people.

He urged the governor to critically look into the gas emission which he described as dangerous to human health.

“If we take you into the river, we notice that the entire environment is bubbling and smelling.

“We most humbly urge you to critically look into this situation. This is something strange we have never experienced before. It is not good for human health,” the monarch stressed.

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Easter: FG Declares Friday, Monday Public Holidays

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5 days ago

April 2, 2026

The Tide

The Federal Government has declared tomorrow (Friday) and Monday, April 6, 2026, as public holidays to mark this year’s Easter celebration.

Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government through a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Dr Magdalene Ajani.

The ministe congratulated all Christians in Nigeria and in the diaspora on the joyous occasion of Easter, and urged Nigerians to imbibe the virtues of selflessness, forgiveness, forbearance and love as exemplified by the life and teachings of Jesus Christ.

He reiterated that the goal of the government remains to make decisions that would bring about national rebirth, economic growth, and shared prosperity.

The Tide reports that good Friday will be marked tomorrow, while the Easter Sunday will be celebrated on Sunday across the world.

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Fubara Reads Riot Act To New SSG, CoS …Warns Against Unauthorized Meetings

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1 month ago

February 27, 2026

The Tide

Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has charged the newly appointed Secretary to the State Government (SSG) and Chief of Staff (CoS) to carry out their duties with discipline, loyalty and a firm commitment to the success of the administration and the wellbeing of the people of Rivers State.

The governor warned that any involvement in unauthorised nocturnal meetings or any conduct capable of embarrassing the government will attract immediate dismissal.

Fubara gave the warning yesterday shortly after the newly appointed Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Dr Dagogo S.A. Wokoma and the new Chief of Staff (CoS), Barrister Sunny Ewule, were sworn in at the Executive Council Chambers of Government House, Port Harcourt.

As part of the ceremony, the Chief Registrar of the State High Court, David Ihua-Maduenyi administered the Oath of Allegiance and Oath of Office on the duo before the governor gave his charge.

Addressing the appointees, Fubara reminded them that their elevation to the new positions was a call to service and not a platform for political grandstanding or the pursuit of personal ambition.

He stressed that their foremost responsibility should be to themselves and to the people of Rivers State, stressing that their conduct must always reflect integrity, restraint and dedication to public good.

Speaking directly to Dr. Wokoma, whom he described as an accomplished academic and mathematician, the governor expressed confidence in his intellectual depth and capacity to deliver on the new assignment.

The office of the Secretary to the State Government, Fubara stressed, demands thoroughness, discipline and a deep sense of responsibility. He charged the SSG to represent the State with honour at all times.

“Your duty includes representing the state government. You need to represent us in a way and manner that will bring honour to us.

“What is important to this administration is to see that the good works that we started and the ones that we met, are concluded in a way that will bring progress and development to our dear state,” he stated.

Turning to the new Chief of Staff, the governor explained that he is expected to ensure smooth administrative coordination, managing official engagements effectively and safeguarding the image of the Government House.

He underscored the sensitive and personal nature of the role and emphasised that the position operates strictly under the authority of the governor.

Fubara stressed that the role does not permit independent political engagements or private strategy meetings without his knowledge and consent.

“Let me sound it here very clearly. Your duty is to make sure that you handle the administrative duties and image making roles perfectly well, liaising with whoever is coming for any official assignment here.

“If you involve yourself in nocturnal meetings and all those things, I will sack you. I’m very serious. What is important to me today is peace, progress and prosperity of this state. I’m not going to compromise anything for it,” he said.

The governor cautioned that involvement of the new appointees in any action capable of bringing the government or his office to disrepute would attract appropriate sanctions.

While congratulating the new appointees, Fubara expressed optimism that they would justify the confidence reposed in them.

He called on all public officials to work together in unity, observing that collective success is stronger and more enduring than individual achievement.

The governor who also addressed the Permanent Secretaries present at the ceremony, directed those of them who have reached retirement age to start preparing their handover notes without delay.

The notice, he said, was not intended to scare anybody but to prepare their minds towards the inevitability of exiting the service one day and to pave way for an orderly transition.

He warned against any attempt to engage in financial misconduct or last-minute irregularities, stressing that he was closely monitoring the system to ensure strict enforcement of accountability rules.