Economy
NBS: Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Dropped To 22.97% As At May
NBS: Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Dropped To 22.97% As At May
NBS: Nigeria’s inflation rate dropped to 22.97% as at May. The report said in May, the rural inflation rate was 22.70 per cent on a year-on-year basis.
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says Nigeria’s headline inflation rate eased further to 22.97 per cent in May 2025.
The NBS disclosed this in its Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Inflation Report for May 2025, which was released in Abuja on Monday.
According to the report, the headline inflation showed a decrease of 0.74 per cent compared to the 23.71 per cent recorded in April 2025.
Furthermore, the report said on a month-on-month basis, the headline inflation rate in May 2025 was 1.53 per cent, which was 0.33 per cent lower than the rate recorded in April 2025 at 1.86 per cent.
The report said the increase in the headline index for May 2025 was attributed to the increase in some items in the basket of goods and services at the divisional level.
It said the three major contributors to the headline inflation were food and non-alcoholic beverages at 9.20 per cent, restaurants and accommodation services at 2.97 per cent, and Transport at 2.45 per cent.
The report showed the least contributors were recreation, sports, and culture at 0.07 per cent, alcoholic beverages, tobacco, and narcotics at 0.09 per cent, and insurance and financial services at 0.11 per cent.
The report said the food inflation rate in May 2025 was 21.14 per cent on a year-on-year basis.
It said on a month-on-month basis, the food inflation rate in May was 2.19 per cent, which increased by 0.13 per cent compared to the 2.06 per cent recorded in April 2025.
The NBS said the increase in food inflation was attributed to the reduction in average prices of items such as yam, avenger (Ogbono/Apon), cassava tuber, maize flour, fresh pepper, sweet potatoes, etc.
The report said that “all items less farm produce and energy’’ or core inflation, which excludes the prices of volatile agricultural produce and energy, stood at 22.28 per cent in May 2025 on a year-on-year basis.
“On a month-on-month basis, the core inflation rate was 1.10 per cent in May, which decreased by 0.24 percentage points compared to the 1.34 per cent recorded in April 2025 .”
The NBS said for the newly introduced sub-indices, on a month-on-month basis, farm produce and goods stood at 22.38 per cent and 9.39 per cent compared to April 2025, which were 0.95 per cent and 1.89 per cent, respectively.
“Conversely, Services and Energy stood at 1.79 per cent and -0.43 per cent compared to 2.20 per cent and 13.6 per cent recorded in April, respectively. The report said that on a year-on-year basis in May 2025, the urban inflation rate was 23.14 per cent.
“On a month-on-month basis, the urban inflation rate was 1.40 in May 2025, which increased by 0.22 per cent compared to April at 1.18 per cent.” The report said in May, the rural inflation rate was 22.70 per cent on a year-on-year basis.
“On a month-on-month basis, the rural inflation rate was 1.83 per cent in May, which decreased by 1.72 per cent compared to April at 3.56 per cent.”
On states’ profile analysis, the report showed that in May, all items index inflation rate on a year-on-year basis was highest in Borno at 38.93 per cent, followed by Niger at 34.97 per cent and Plateau at 32.35 per cent.
It said the slowest rise in headline inflation on a year-on-year basis was recorded in Katsina at 16.25 per cent, followed by Adamawa at 18.20 per cent, and Delta at 18.41 per cent.
The report, however, said in May 2025, inflation rate on a month-on-month basis was highest in Bayelsa 9.11 per cent, followed by Bauchi at 4.85 per cent, and Borno at 4.42 per cent.
“Kaduna at -6.75 per cent, followed by Jigawa at -4.40 per cent and Edo at -2.94 per cent recorded the slowest rise in month-on-month inflation.”
The report said on a year-on-year basis, food inflation was highest in Borno at 64.34 per cent, followed by Bayelsa at 39.85 per cent, and Taraba at 38.58 per cent.
“Katsina at 6.90 per cent, followed by Rivers at 9.18 per cent and Kwara at 11.31 per cent recorded the slowest rise in food inflation on a year-on-year basis.’’
Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Dropped
The report, however, said on a month-on-month basis, food inflation was highest in Bayelsa at 12.68 per cent, followed by Cross River at 11.15 per cent, and Anambra at 9.10 per cent.
“Katsina at -5.42 per cent, followed by Jigawa at -4.02 per cent and Kaduna -3.27per cent, recorded the slowest rise in inflation on a month-on-month basis.”
The NBS said based on the recent rebasing of the CPI, hence, the CPI rose to 121.35 in May 2025, which reflected a 1.83-point increase from April 2025.
NBS recently rebased the CPI, bringing the base year closer to the current period, from 2009 to 2024, with 2023 as the reference period for expenditure weights.
The statistician-general of the federation, Adeyemi Adeniran, said the rebasing was designed to ensure that Nigeria’s economic indicators accurately reflect the current structure of the economy.
According to him, this is done by incorporating new and emerging sectors, updating consumption baskets, and refining data collection methods.
Okpebholo Threatening Me With Violence, I’ll Fight Back Says Obaseki
Okpebholo threatening me with violence, I’ll fight back says Obaseki. Godwin Obaseki, the immediate past governor of Edo, has accused Monday Okpebholo, his successor, of threatening him with violence. Obaseki spoke during the weekend at an event in London, the United Kingdom.
BACKGROUND
Since assuming office in November 2024, Okpebholo has initiated a series of actions aimed at scrutinising Obaseki’s tenure.
He first constituted a 14-member committee to investigate the assets, liabilities, contracts, and financial decisions made under Obaseki.
Okpebholo then expanded the scrutiny to the state civil service, ordering a probe into all recruitments conducted between May and November 2024, alleging a violation of due process.
Last week, Okpebholo asked the federal government to repatriate Obaseki to answer questions over public funds linked to the controversial Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) project.
‘OKPEBHOLO THREATENING ME’
Obaseki said the governor is threatening him with violence and allegedly sent thugs to attack him in the UK.
“Those who live by the sword will die by the sword,” Obaseki said. “And to tell the governor, Okpebholo, I don’t know him; I have never met him. When you start with violence, you will reap violence.
“For one year since I left office, I didn’t say one word. I decided to respect myself and allow them to try [in governance] as well. Go and find out, you won’t see one thing I said about his government.”
He accused Okpebholo’s government of being behind the attack on diplomats during the exhibition in MOWAA.
“As if that was not enough, the government paid people to come to Manchester to attack me,” he said.
“Who has started this violence? Is it me? Last week, this governor held a disgraceful press conference in which he threatened me not to come to Benin.
Obaseki
“They have been threatening violence. So if I respond, nobody should hold me responsible. “I can’t leave myself empty to be hurt and attacked by deranged people.
“So I am going to fight back. I will fight back. I didn’t start the fight. They are afraid. They know they did not win the election.”
Jigawa: 9,600 Teachers Register For Special Training
Jigawa: 9,600 teachers register for special training. No fewer than 9,600 teachers under the Jigawa State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) registered for a competency test to determine the specific training required to improve their skills and enhance teaching outcomes in the state.
The Executive Chairman of the Board, Professor Haruna Musa, revealed this while briefing journalists on the purpose of the examination, adding that 12,000 teachers were expected to register for the exam.
He explained that the state government, under the leadership of Governor Malam Umar Namadi, was committed to repositioning the state education sector as a key foundation for sustainable development, in line with its “12-Point Agenda.”
Prof. Haruna noted that while the government has been spending significant resources to improve educational infrastructure, meaningful learning improvements cannot be achieved without also enhancing the capabilities of teachers.
“Based on that, the State Executive Council approved for the board to organise a competency test for all teachers. This will enable us to understand the kind of training each teacher requires to improve his or her skills”.
“Out of the 9,600 teachers registered for the exam, over 70% have never attended any capacity-building training since they were employed, including some with over 15 years of service,” the Chairman added.
Teachers Register For Special Training
He stated that after the exam, the teachers will be categorised into three groups: Group A, those with both knowledge and teaching skills; Group B, those with knowledge but lacking teaching skills; and Group C, those lacking both knowledge and teaching skills.
“Each group will be offered specialised training. Those in Group C will undergo intensive training and subsequent examinations for a period to ensure they are equipped with the required knowledge and skills”.
“For those with slower learning uptake, we will attach them to competent teachers within their schools for ongoing guidance and mentorship,” Prof Haruna said.
He further stated that the project is not about retrenchment, but his primary goal is to enhance teachers’ capacity for better learning outcomes within the state’s basic education sector.
PFA: Leadway Pensure Leverages Innovations For Quality Service Delivery
PFA: Leadway pensure leverages innovations for quality service delivery. A Pension Fund Administrator (PFA), Leadway Pensure said, it is leveraging innovation to escalate quality
service delivery to its retirement savings account (RSA) holders. This milestone marks 20 years of trust, exceptional service delivery, and value creation as it celebrates its anniversary. It highlights two decades of dedication to protecting the financial wellness of Nigerian workers.
Over the last 20 years, the PFA has served thousands of customers across Nigeria and beyond, standing as a clear testament to its commitment to providing financial stability at various stages of workers’ career journeys.
Speaking on this remarkable achievement, MD/CEO, Leadway Pensure PFA, Olusakin Labeodan, stated that: “As we celebrate 20 years of Leadway Pensure PFA, this milestone is more than a celebration of longevity, it is a tribute to trust, service and innovation.
From the very beginning, our mission has been very clear, to deliver a pension system without barriersOver two decades, we have transformed this vision into reality by simplifying pension access, embracing cutting-edge technology, and ensuring our services are always within reach. With a nationwide presence, a robust mobile platform, and the AI-powered assistant LISA, we have made pension services accessible to eligible Nigerians.
“We have supported countless customers in achieving life goals, from retirement to home ownership, by ensuring access, clarity and care at every step. This is a testament to the strong relationships and legacy we have built with every customer. Trust is at the heart of our service, propelling us to uphold world-class standards and earning us global certifications such as ISO/IEC 27001:2022 for information security, a mark of our unwavering commitment to safeguarding our customers’ funds. ”
Leadway Pensure
Looking ahead, the company said, it is committed to promoting youth-focused financial literacy, growing personal pension plans and strengthening customer engagement across every stage of the pension journey.
“The next years and beyond will be shaped by the same dedication that brought us this far, a future-forward mindset, a culture of excellence, and an unyielding promise to stand by our customers every step of the way,” Olusakin concluded.
As it commemorates 20 years of service, Leadway Pensure reaffirms its commitment to simplifying retirement planning, delivering consistent value, and driving financial inclusion across Nigeria.
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