Nigerian Inflation Declines, NBS Credibility Questioned

The article discusses the decreasing inflation rates in Nigeria and the credibility crisis facing the Nation Bureau of Statistics (NBS). While inflation figures are improving, doubts persist about the accuracy of NBS data, especially regarding the Consumer Price Index (CPI).
The NBS is under scrutiny as its numbers are being questioned by economists and journalists, leading to a lack of confidence in its reports. President Bola Tinubu's inflation targets are also highlighted in the analysis.
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