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Nigeria's inflation data uncertain after NBS website hack remains unresolved.
The National Bureau of Statistics in Nigeria is facing uncertainty over upcoming inflation data due to a cyberattack on its website that occurred on December 18, 2024. The attack's impact on the release of January's inflation figures remains unclear.
The National Bureau of Statistics' (NBS) website has been the target of a cyberattack, which occurred on December 18, 2024, and is still causing uncertainty regarding the release of inflation data. The attack has disrupted the agency's ability to disseminate key economic statistics, leaving officials scrambling to restore normalcy to its online presence. The NBS' official website remains offline as efforts continue to address the security breach.
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