The Central Bank of Nigeria has once again held the Monetary Policy Rate at 27 per cent, marking the fourth time this year that the rate has remained unchanged. The …
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Naira Weakens Across FX Markets Despite Rising External Reserves
The naira recorded another week of negative trading performance as the currency weakened at both the official and parallel foreign exchange markets. At the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market, the …
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CBN Reforms Cushion Naira as Oil Price Falls Below Nigeria’s $75 Budget Benchmark
With global oil prices falling to around $64 per barrel, far below Nigeria’s $75 budget benchmark, the country faces renewed fiscal pressure and foreign exchange challenges. However, sweeping reforms by …
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Naira hits 2025 peak at N1,421/$ as forex supply rises
The naira recorded its highest appreciation this year at the close of October, strengthening to ₦1,421.73 per dollar at the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market, according to data released by the …
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Naira strengthens at official market as FX inflows fall 33%
The naira appreciated against the United States dollar in the official foreign exchange market on Monday, closing at ₦1,465.29 per dollar, even as Nigeria recorded a sharp 33 per cent …
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Nigeria’s External Reserves Hit Six-Year High, Cross $42bn Mark
Nigeria’s external reserves have risen to their highest level in six years, crossing the $42bn threshold for the first time since September 2019. Fresh data from the Central Bank of …
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Naira Strengthens Slightly at Official Market as Reserves Hit $41.27bn
The naira recorded a slight gain on the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market on Friday, closing at ₦1,531.57 per dollar. This marked a 0.23 per cent appreciation compared to the previous …
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Naira Dips Slightly as Weekly Forex Inflows Slow
The Nigerian naira lost a little ground in the official foreign exchange market on Monday, slipping from N1,535.03 to N1,536.42 per dollar. The minor drop, according to market analysts, was …
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Naira Gains Slightly as Nigeria’s External Reserves Hit $41 Billion High
The Nigerian naira recorded a slight appreciation against the United States dollar on Thursday at the official foreign exchange market, as the country’s external reserves rose to a four-year high …
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Naira Hits Two-Month High of ₦1,565.46/$ Amid Strengthening Reforms and Policy Stability
The Nigerian naira on Wednesday reached its strongest level in over two months, closing at ₦1,565.46 to the dollar at the official foreign exchange (FX) market. This marked a ₦13.82 …