He said inflation rose marginally for two consecutive months, largely induced by external shocks, especially the ongoing war between the US/Israel and Iran, which has exerted upward pressure on energy prices and transportation costs.

He said inflation rose marginally for two consecutive months, largely induced by external shocks, especially the ongoing war between the US/Israel and Iran, which has exerted…

• Cardoso: impact of Middle East crisis largely muted on Nigerian economy due to benefits of prior policy reforms, price pressures transitory