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Nigeria: Nigeria Inflation Quickens As Middle East War Drives Fuel Costs
Nigeria's inflation rate increased to 15.9% in May, up from 15.7% in April, but the rise was less than expected. The National Bureau of Statistics reported this data, noting that falling global energy prices could lead to interest-rate cuts later this year.
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