Nigeria’s headline inflation reached 15.91% in June 2026, a marginal decline from May’s 15.93%, though food inflation rose to 17.52% from 16.96%. While inflationary pressure remains a national concern, state-level data from the National Bureau of Statistics reveals significant variations in affordability.

Imo State recorded the lowest headline inflation in the country at 19.5%, followed by Ebonyi at 20.8% and Katsina at 21.9%. Rivers, Zamfara, Kaduna, Edo, Cross River, Delta, and Borno rounded out the ten states with the lowest inflation rates. The South-South region dominated the list, while no state from the North-Central or South-West zones featured in the top ten. Analysts note that while these states show slower price growth, it does not imply low absolute prices, as inflationary pressure continues to impact household purchasing power across the nation.