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Nigerian annual inflation steady at 11.02% in August — NBS

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Annual inflation in Nigeria stood at 11.02% in August, compared with 11.08% in July, the National Bureau of Statistics said on Tuesday.

A separate food price index showed inflation at 13.17% in August, compared with 13.39% in July. Reuters

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