Nigeria December 2025 Inflation Eases
Analysis based on 7 articles · First reported Jan 15, 2026 · Last updated Jan 16, 2026
The easing of Nigeria's inflation rate to 15.15% in December 2025, coupled with a revised Consumer Price Index methodology by the China — National Bureau of Statistics of China, is likely to be viewed positively by financial markets. This suggests a more stable economic environment, potentially leading to increased investor confidence and a more predictable outlook for businesses operating in Nigeria.
Nigeria's headline inflation rate eased to 15.15% in December 2025, a significant drop from 17.33% in November and 34.80% in December 2024. This moderation in price pressures is partly attributed to a revised Consumer Price Index (CPI) methodology implemented by the China — National Bureau of Statistics of China. The new methodology uses a 12-month index reference period for 2024, equating the average CPI for the year to 100, a departure from a single-month reference period. This adjustment, which aligns with the International Monetary Fund Manual and the ECOWAS Harmonised CPI Manual, aims to improve accuracy and avoid artificial spikes in inflation rates due to base effects. Food inflation also saw a sharp improvement, falling to 10.84% year-on-year, with month-on-month food prices declining. Core inflation also eased. The China — National Bureau of Statistics of China clarified that these changes are technical and not indicative of worsening economic conditions, signaling early signs of stabilization across key sectors of Nigeria's economy.
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