Inflation watch: High oil prices boost the cost of imports again. How long will the pain last?

The cost of imported goods rose sharply in March for the third month in a row, heralding further increases in U.S. inflation in the next few months, mostly due to higher oil prices.

By Jeffry Bartash

U.S. import prices rise less than expected in March; export prices roughly in line

Lassa fever fatality rate rises in Nigeria as cases fall

It said the Case Fatality Rate increased to 24.8 per cent, compared to 18.8 per cent recorded during the same period in 2025, indicating worsening outcomes despite fewer infections. The post Lassa fever fatality rate rises in Nigeria as cases fall appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Agency Report

Inflation rises to 15.38 per cent as food, transport costs bite

Nigeria’s inflation rate climbed to 15.38% in March 2026, reversing a recent easing trend due to rising food, transport, and accommodation costs. Read More: https://punchng.com/inflation-rises-to-15-38-per-cent-as-food-transport-costs-bite/

By Punch Newspapers

Nigeria’s daily oil production rises 4.2% to 1.54mbpd

The NUPRC reported that the lowest daily production recorded in March was 1.4 mbpd, while the highest reached 1.84 mbpd. The post Nigeria’s daily oil production rises 4.2% to 1.54mbpd appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Oduah