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Inflation rate accelerated by 26 basis points in May to 33.95% due to higher food items prices in Nigeria amidst uncertainties, according to data released by statistics office. In its report, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said that in May 2024, the headline inflation rate increased to 33.95% from 33.69% in April.

The Nigerian local currency, the naira, closed the week on negative note as heavy forex demand continues to exert pressure on the exchange rate in the official window. Though there has been accretion into external reserves, the apex bank appears to have gone on holiday from conducting a US dollar sales auction.