Naira records first appreciation against US dollar
The Naira appreciated on Tuesday against the US Dollar at the official foreign exchange market for the first time in two working days. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria showed it rose to N1,382.63 from N1,388.38 on Monday, marking a gain of N5.7 per dollar. This uptrend followed a N34.48 decline recorded on Monday, […]
Naira extends significant appreciation against US dollar
The Naira continued its rally against the US dollar at the official foreign exchange market on Monday. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria showed the naira strengthened to N1,357.77 per dollar, up from N1,366.23 on Friday. This represents a gain of N8.46 against the dollar at the official rate. Meanwhile, the black market showed […]
Naira extends appreciation against US dollar, gains N35 in four days
The Naira continued its upward trend against the US dollar at the official foreign exchange market, strengthening to N1,366.23 per dollar on Friday from N1,371.51. This reflects a daily appreciation of N5.28, according to the Central Bank of Nigeria. Since Tuesday, March 10, the local currency has gained a total of N35.17 per dollar, showing […]
Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, March 11, 2026
The Nigerian Naira showed relative stability against the US Dollar in early trading on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria indicates the currency opened around ₦1,397 per dollar in the official market, with slight fluctuations during trading hours. In the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market, the rate later moved close […]
Parallex Bank Successfully Completes Recapitalisation, Positions For Growth
Parallex Bank Limited has successfully completed its recapitalisation process, surpassing the ₦50 billion capital requirement set for regional commercial banks by the Central Bank of Nigeria. The achievement marks an important step for the bank as it strengthens its financial position. The development places Parallex Bank among the financial institutions that have complied with the […]
Naira records second straight week of massive depreciation against US dollar
Nigeria’s currency, the Nigerian Naira, has recorded another week of decline against the United States Dollar in both official and parallel markets. Data released by the Central Bank of Nigeria showed the exchange rate dropped further at the end of the week. According to the figures, the naira closed at N1,393.26 per dollar compared to […]
FCT poll: We’re fully ready – INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission has announced that it is fully prepared for the February 21 Area Council elections in the Federal Capital Territory. The commission’s Administrative Secretary for the FCT, Abimbola Oladunjoye, disclosed this during an interview on Arise Television, assuring voters that all necessary arrangements have been completed. She explained that election officials […]
Nigeria to release October inflation rate Monday as analysts predict further moderation
The Nigerian government is set to release the country’s October inflation rate on Monday. Economists and financial analysts anticipate a further slowdown in the inflation rate, following recent trends of moderation in consumer prices. Experts note that easing inflation could be a positive signal for households and businesses, potentially reducing the cost of living and […]
Wale Edun: Nigerian Finance Minister flown to UK for treatment
Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has reportedly been flown to the United Kingdom for medical treatment. According to reliable sources who spoke with The West Post on Tuesday, the minister left the country following health concerns that required urgent attention abroad. This development comes just days after presidential […]
Food prices remain high despite fourth inflation decline – CPPE
The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has expressed concern that food prices in Nigeria remain high even though inflation has dropped again. Figures from the National Bureau of Statistics show that headline inflation fell to 21.88 percent in July 2025, compared to 22.22 percent in June. This is the fourth straight decline, […]