Nigeria’s Inflation: Why Policy Gains May Not Reach Households and Businesses

00:00 Dr. Justin Amase: Welcome and Speaker Introductions 16:59 Prof. Nurudeen Isa Mohammed: Setting the Context 22:18 Dr. Jonathan Oniore: Structural Constraints and Purchasing Power 26:26 Engr. Abdullahi Shariff Hashim: Food Supply, Roads and Security 33:05 Pastor Kennedy Okoruwa: Inflation and Housing Affordability 38:34 Dr. Elizabeth Obiaje: Monetary and Fiscal Policy Coordination 46:33 Dr. Raymond Alenoghena: Q4 Inflation Scenarios and Business Strategy 56:27 Panel Discussion 1:25:27 Moderator’s Summary 1:29:53 Dr. Peter Agunloye: Closing Reflections 1:36:59 Dr. Justin Amase: Thanks and Closing Remarks Why can improvements in economic indicators take time to reach everyday living and business costs? On 16 October 2026, Macrostrat Nigeria Limited, in collaboration with the Nigerian Economic Society, FCT Chapter, held “Beyond Headline Numbers: Anchoring Nigeria’s Monetary Policy for Shared Prosperity.” The discussion examined food supply constraints, energy and transport costs, housing affordability, business financing and the inflation outlook for Q4. Speakers explored the limits of monetary policy and proposed complementary fiscal and structural measures. Moderator: Prof. Nurudeen Isa Mohammed Host: Dr. Justin Amase, MD/CEO, Macrostrat Nigeria Limited Co-host: Dr. Peter Agunloye, Chairman, Nigerian Economic Society, FCT Chapter Panellists: Dr. Jonathan Oniore, Engr. Abdullahi Shariff Hashim, Pastor Kennedy Okoruwa, Dr. Elizabeth Obiaje and Dr. Raymond Alenoghena.