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 […]
Naira records highest single-day depreciation against US dollar
The Nigerian Naira fell sharply against the US dollar on Monday, marking its largest single-day depreciation this year. At the official exchange rate, the currency dropped to N1,378.03 per dollar, down from N1,363.39 on Friday. In the black market, the Naira also weakened, closing at N1,380 per dollar, down N5 from last week, narrowing the […]
Naira records highest depreciation against US dollar
The Nigerian currency has fallen to its weakest level yet against the US dollar, marking a new low that has raised fresh concerns among businesses and citizens. Analysts say the sharp drop reflects ongoing pressure from foreign exchange demand, limited dollar supply, and economic uncertainties. Financial observers note that currency depreciation can increase the cost […]
Naira continues to appreciate against US dollar as CBN directs FX sales to BDCs
The Nigerian naira has continued to gain value against the United States dollar following a new directive from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The apex bank instructed authorised dealers to sell foreign exchange to Bureau De Change (BDC) operators in a move aimed at improving dollar supply in the retail market. Financial analysts say […]
Nigerian naira continues depreciation against US dollar
The Nigerian naira continued its downward movement against the United States dollar at the official foreign exchange market on Thursday, reflecting ongoing pressure on the local currency. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) showed that the naira weakened slightly compared to the previous trading day. According to the CBN figures, the naira exchanged […]
Naira records depreciation against US dollar across official, black markets
The Nigerian naira continued to face pressure as it recorded further depreciation against the U.S. dollar in both the official and black markets. Traders and financial analysts reported that the currency struggled throughout the day, reflecting ongoing supply shortages in the foreign exchange market. This drop has raised fresh concerns about currency stability and its […]
Naira continues depreciation against US dollar to end on negative note
The Nigerian Naira continued its downward trend against the US dollar, closing the week on a negative note. Traders reported increased demand for dollars, while supply from exporters remained limited, putting pressure on the local currency. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) continues to monitor the situation closely. Analysts noted that the ongoing depreciation reflects […]
CBN refutes reports of involvement in oil sector forex use
The Central Bank of Nigeria has dismissed reports claiming it disbursed $1.259 billion to big oil companies for importing fuel and other petroleum products. According to the apex bank, the report is false and misleading. In a statement released by the bank’s spokesperson, Hakama Sidi Ali, the CBN clarified that the quoted $1.259 billion figure […]