NESG projects inflation to average 15.5% in H2’26

By Peter EgwuatuThe Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has projected Nigeria’s inflation to remain elevated during the remainder of 2026, averaging 15.5 percent in the second half 2026, H2’26, and for the entire year.This projection is premised on persistent challenges including widespread insecurity in major farming communities, climate-related disruptions particularly flooding and high transportation costs arising from logistics challenges.In its outlook for 2026, the NESG adde