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Is the 2025 Inflation Dip Restoring the Nigerian Yuletide?

Host Elizabeth Musa sits down with financial analyst Kunle Ezun to discuss the recent decline in Nigeria's inflation numbers. They explore whether the 20% drop in food prices (rice, onions, vegetable oil) is a sustainable relief for households or merely a seasonal breather. The conversation dives into the "surgical operation" of rebasing CPI figures, the impact of energy prices on transportation, and what Nigerians should expect for their purchasing power in 2026. Timestamps: [00:00] – Introduction: Is Christmas feeling like Christmas again? [01:08] – Analyzing the MBS inflation data: Reality vs. Perception. [02:50] – The "Surgical Operation": How rebasing the CPI changed the numbers. [05:04] – Why transportation and rent are still expensive despite lower food prices. [09:14] – Why rice and staple food prices are finally dropping. [12:22] – Is a single-digit inflation rate possible for Nigeria? [15:55] – Why December might see a slight uptick in prices (Speculators vs. Demand). [18:08] – 2026 Forecast: Why it could be a breakthrough year for FMCG and retail. [21:56] – Final Verdict: Should you spend or save this festive season?