Brace yourself: Nigeria news trending today reveals inflation fell to 22.22% in June—but for many, naira still bleeds empty wallets.
According to the National Bureau of Statistics, headline inflation eased for the third straight month, from 22.97% in May to 22.22% in June.Yet food inflation climbed, rising from 21.14% to 21.97%, meaning Nigerians still pay a premium for staples
Think say inflation don dey drop, but na just cruise-control—engine still overheats. It’s like telling someone say ticket price reduce, while bread price dey climb disguised as “premium loaf.” Naija economy na that kind motor wey go slow but still overheat no steady.
Key takeaways:
Inflation easing, not cured: June marks third consecutive drop—headline now at 22.22%.
Food price pinch persists: Food inflation nearly 22%, still biting hard.
CBN stance cautious: No change in key lending rate so far; MPC meeting next week
Social Media Comments……..
Commented @NigerianMama (Facebook):
“Inflation go down, but nothing dey change for market stalls. Rice price still high.”
Commented @LagosTrader (X):
“This statistics no dey feel for ground. My tomato basket still cost me extra.”
Commented @ChuksTheNovelist (X):
“22.22% sound better than 30‑odd‑percent, but hunger hunger no dey look stats.”
Commented @EfeOnTheGround (Facebook):
“CBN dey talk calm, but fuel price still dey rise. Na who wan lie for us?”
Commented @YouthVoiceNG (X):
“We dey watch next week MPC. Them better tighten or risk more wahala.”
Comment below—are you feeling relief from the inflation dip, or is it just paper promise? Tag a friend who dey still struggle for market.
Inflation’s fall may sound sweet—but if your food price dey climb faster, that dip na just wallpaper for pain. Wake up Naija, relief no dey arrive by statistics alone. 🎤
Nigeria news trending today highlights a cautious economic turn—with headline inflation down to 22.22% in June, yet food costs still rising near 22%. Nigeria news trends reflect cooling wage power more than genuine relief. The difference between numbers and lived experience remains sharp.
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Original Story by Reuters
They are just lieing daily . When are they going to tell us the truth?
I don’t see truth in this, it’s just a mirage