Consumers’ confidence plummets in Sept as inflation concerns deepen

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Nigeria’s consumer sentiment index fell to -18.7 points in September 2026 from -9.9 in August, according to the Central Bank of Nigeria’s household survey. The decline reflects growing concern about inflation and household price pressures.

By Elizabeth Adegbesan Consumers’ sentiment plunged sharply in September 2026 as households grappled with intensifying price pressures. The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, in its latest Household Expectation Survey Report said that the overall Consumer Sentiments Index, CSI, dropped steeply to -18.7 points, down from -9.9 points in August.  The decline reflects a cautious public, […] The post Consumers’ confidence plummets in Sept as inflation concerns deepen appeared first on Vanguard News.