Agora Policy

Agora Policy is a Nigerian think tank and non-profit committed to finding practical solutions to urgent national challenges. We conduct policy research, facilitate frank and purposeful dialogues, and build capacity for governance, policy and advocacy.

🚨New Publication Alert Our latest publication highlights eight key takeaways from the stakeholder dialogue on “Sustaining and Deepening Economic Reforms in Nigeria” held last week. agorapolicy.org/events/past-ev… #ReformDialogue #NESTNigeria #NESTProgramming

From Agora Policy’s study on recent economic reforms, Dr. Mohammed Shuaibu presented evidence on macroeconomic trends, welfare effects, and business responses, drawing on quantitative modelling and qualitative analysis. #ReformDialogue #NESTNigeria #NESTProgramming

Mr. Mahesh Mishra of the British High Commission, in his goodwill message, emphasised the importance of sustained reform efforts and inclusive stakeholder engagement in shaping effective economic policy. #ReformDialogue #NESTNigeria #NESTProgramming

In his goodwill message, Mr. Henry Adigun, Team Lead, NEST Programme, emphasised the role of collaboration and shared responsibility in sustaining Nigeria’s economic reform efforts. #ReformDialogue #NESTNigeria #NESTProgramming

Opening the dialogue, Ms. Ojobo Atuluku, Board Chair of Agora Policy, spoke on the need for regular stock-taking and inclusive dialogue to sustain the reform momentum and strengthen public trust in Nigeria’s economic policy process. #ReformDialogue #NESTNigeria #NESTProgramming

We had a productive policy dialogue on Sustaining and Deepening Economic Reforms in Nigeria. The event brought together key stakeholders across government, private sector and development partners. Below are highlights in pictures. #ReformDialogue #NESTProgramming

🚨Highlights and Faces from the Reform Dialogue Here is a textual and pictorial recap of last week’s stakeholder dialogue on “Sustaining and Deepening Economic Reforms in Nigeria”. agorapolicy.org/events/past-ev… #ReformDialogue #NESTNigeria #NESTProgramming

At the subnational level, Kogi, Benue and Anambra recorded the highest y/y headline inflation rates while Ebonyi Imo and Katsina posted the lowest. For food inflation, Kogi, Adamawa and Benue had the highest rates, whereas Imo, Bauchi and Katsina recorded the lowest.

In February, urban inflation rose to 15.53% from 15.36% in January, while rural inflation eased further from 14.4% to 13.9% within the same period.

🚨Inflation Watch The latest figures released by @NBS_Nigeria show that headline inflation eased slightly to 15.06% in February 2026 from 15.09% in January. However, food inflation rose to 12.12% from 8.89% within the same period.