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Defend Nigerians From US/Israel-Iran War Inflation

Global UpfrontMar 16, 2026March 16, 20260

Daily Trust Editorial, March 16, 2026 The United States and Israel’s war on Iran in the Middle East, thousands of kilometres from Nigeria, is having

Tackling Nigeria’s Spiralling Food Crisis – Urgently!

Global UpfrontAug 16, 2025August 16, 20250

By Cheta Nwanze A clear and alarming picture is emerging of Nigeria’s escalating food inflation and its devastating impact on child malnutrition. The crisis is

Reform-induced Agony Persists

Global UpfrontJul 21, 2025July 21, 20250

Punch Editorial Board, July 21, 2025 IT took President Bola Tinubu just a moment on the inauguration podium on May 29, 2023, to announce the

Nigeria: Presidency Blasts IMF On “Overly Critical…Heckling” Report On Inflation, Poverty Levels

Global UpfrontJul 9, 2025July 9, 20250

Nigeria’s Presidency on Tuesday faulted the International Monetary Fund (IMF) over its “very harsh assessment” of Nigeria’s economic reforms, inflation and poverty levels. Special Adviser

Nigeria Doesn’t Need Applause – It Needs Access

Global UpfrontJul 3, 2025July 3, 20250

By Abidemi Adebamiwa The International Monetary Fund has urged Nigeria to revise its ₦54.99 trillion 2025 budget downward in response to weakening oil revenues. It

Hunger, Inflation Fuelling Nigeria’s Insecurity, Methodist Prelate Tells Tinubu

Global UpfrontJul 3, 2025July 3, 20250

The Prelate of the Methodist Church Nigeria, His Eminence Dr Oliver Ali Aba, has told President Bola Ahmed Tinubu that hunger and inflation were fuelling

IMF Hails Tinubu Govt Reforms, But Says “Gains Yet To Benefit All Nigerians”

Global UpfrontJul 2, 2025July 2, 20250

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Wednesday hailed the “major reforms” being implemented by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu “over the last two years,” saying they

N70,000 Minimum Wage? Let’s Talk About Real Value, Not Hollow Victories

Global UpfrontMay 2, 2025May 2, 20250

By Abidemi Adebamiwa On Workers’ Day, Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammadu Dingyadi, proudly declared that “no government has ever raised the take-home pay of

Nigeria Reduces Inflation Rate, But The Cost Of Living Remains High – Here’s Why

Global UpfrontMar 6, 2025March 6, 20250

By Taiwo Hassan Odugbemi Nigeria recently rebased its consumer price index (CPI) from 2009 to 2024, leading to a significant drop in the reported inflation

Inflation On The Rise Again, Jumps To 34.80% in December 2024

Global UpfrontJan 15, 2025January 15, 20250

Nigeria’s Headline Inflation recorded another rise again, increasing by 0.20% in the month of December, increasing to 34.80 percent from 34.60 in November 2024. The