Nigeria: Inflation - NBS Reaffirms Commitment to Data Transparency

Nigeria: Inflation - NBS Reaffirms Commitment to Data Transparency

Abuja -- National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), yesterday, reaffirmed its commitment to transparency and quality data publication, promising to continue to provide technical explanations to aid public understanding of statistical outcomes.

World Bank Highlights Nigeria's Statistical Performance Gap

In a recent assessment, the World Bank has expressed concern over Nigeria's statistical system, noting that it lags behind those of comparable nations such as Brazil and South Africa. The evaluation underscores the critical role of robust statistical data in informing policy decisions and driving sustainable development. Johan Mistiaen, a representative of the World Bank, presented findings indicating that Nigeria's statistical infrastructure re…

NBS Defends Removal of Historical Data from Re-uploaded February Inflation Report - TV360 Nigeria

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has addressed concerns over the removal of historical data from the re-uploaded February inflation report, asserting that the final inflation figures were not affected by the change. Earlier, it was reported that the initial February inflation report was taken down and re-uploaded without the historical consumer price index (CPI) data, leading to concerns about transparency and data accuracy. In a statemen…