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  1. Today's Naira Rate [09-05-2024]: IMF Sounds Alarm as Naira Weakens, Exchange Rate Hits N1,459.73 Against Dollar

    Nigeria Today's Naira Rate [09-05-2024]: IMF Sounds Alarm as Naira Weakens, Exchange Rate Hits N1,459.73 Against Dollar

    Explore Nigeria's economic landscape as the naira depreciates against the dollar, reaching N1,459.73. IMF's call for stability amidst high demand and scarcity. Amidst a backdrop of economic turbulence, Nigeria's currency, the naira, continued its downward spiral against the US dollar...
  2. Today's Naira Rate [07-05-2024]: Naira Slips to N1,415/$ in Parallel Market Amid Economic Uncertainties

    Nigeria Today's Naira Rate [07-05-2024]: Naira Slips to N1,415/$ in Parallel Market Amid Economic Uncertainties

    Amid economic uncertainties, the Nigerian Naira has depreciated to N1,415 per dollar in the parallel market, while in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM), it stands at N1,416.57. This decline reflects ongoing challenges in the economy, impacting exchange rate stability and financial...
  3. Today's Naira Rate [05-05-2024]: Naira Weakens to 1,430 Against USD as Demand for Foreign Currency Skyrockets

    Nigeria Today's Naira Rate [05-05-2024]: Naira Weakens to 1,430 Against USD as Demand for Foreign Currency Skyrockets

    Amidst rising demand for foreign currency, the Nigerian Naira depreciates to 1,430 against the US dollar on the parallel market, signifying a 5.49% decline. Factors driving this include increased demand for travel and education. Analysts anticipate stability within the current band. Explore the...
  4. Today's Naira Rate [05-05-2024]: Naira Plummets, Exchange Rate Hits N1420 Against Dollar in 24-Hour Crisis

    Nigeria Today's Naira Rate [05-05-2024]: Naira Plummets, Exchange Rate Hits N1420 Against Dollar in 24-Hour Crisis

    In a swift currency crisis, Nigeria's Naira nosedives, plummeted by N130 against the US Dollar, reaching an alarming exchange rate of N1420 within 24 hours. Economic concerns surge as high demand drives the depreciation despite Central Bank interventions. The Naira faced a significant...
  5. Today's Naira Rate [30-04-2024]:  Naira Remains Firm at 1,350 as CBN Implements Measures to Attract FX Inflows

    Nigeria Today's Naira Rate [30-04-2024]: Naira Remains Firm at 1,350 as CBN Implements Measures to Attract FX Inflows

    The Nigerian naira maintained its position at 1,350 against the US dollar on the parallel market, signaling stability amidst recent economic fluctuations. While the official exchange rate at the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM) saw a decline to 1,419.11 per dollar, the Central...
  6. Today's Naira Rate [29-04-2024]: Naira Weakens Further: BDC Operators Face Challenges as Dollar Hits N1,350

    Nigeria Today's Naira Rate [29-04-2024]: Naira Weakens Further: BDC Operators Face Challenges as Dollar Hits N1,350

    Amidst ongoing economic uncertainties, the Nigerian naira witnessed a further depreciation against the US dollar, reaching N1,350 per dollar at the parallel segment of the foreign exchange (FX) market on Monday. This marked a 2.27 percent decline from the rate of N1,320/$ recorded on April 26...
  7. Nigeria Customs Service: Cargo Clearance FX Rate Plunges Below Market Prices

    Nigeria Nigeria Customs Service: Cargo Clearance FX Rate Plunges Below Market Prices

    Recent updates from the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) reveal a surprising development in the foreign exchange market, as the exchange rate for cargo clearance has dropped to N1,164.84/$, falling below both official and parallel market rates. This significant shift, reported by Nairametrics...
  8. Today's Naira Rate [25-04-2024]: Nigerians Express Concern as Naira Weakens to N1,400/$

    Nigeria Today's Naira Rate [25-04-2024]: Nigerians Express Concern as Naira Weakens to N1,400/$

    The Nigerian Naira faced significant depreciation, falling to N1,400 against the US dollar on the black market, fueled by intensified demand pressure in the foreign exchange (FX) market. This represents a 19.64 percent loss in just two weeks compared to the rate of N1,125 per dollar recorded...
  9. Naira Loses Ground: Exchange Rate Dips to N1,300.15 Against US Dollar

    Nigeria Naira Loses Ground: Exchange Rate Dips to N1,300.15 Against US Dollar

    Amidst ongoing economic uncertainties, the Nigerian Naira witnessed another downturn on Tuesday, depreciating at the official market to trade at N1,300.15 against the US dollar. Data sourced from the official trading platform of the FMDQ Exchange, responsible for overseeing the Nigerian...
  10. Today's Naira Rate [23-04-2024]: Naira Appreciates to N1,250/$ Following CBN's Strategic Dollar Injection

    Nigeria Today's Naira Rate [23-04-2024]: Naira Appreciates to N1,250/$ Following CBN's Strategic Dollar Injection

    The Naira experienced a notable uptick on Tuesday morning, fueled by the Central Bank of Nigeria's (CBN) strategic move to sell dollars to Bureau de Change (BDC) operators at a discounted rate. This intervention aimed to alleviate the mounting pressure observed in the black market. According to...
  11. Vice President Kashim Shettima's Response to Naira's Uncertainty Leaves Nigerians Intrigued

    Nigeria Vice President Kashim Shettima's Response to Naira's Uncertainty Leaves Nigerians Intrigued

    In a recent meeting with a delegation from the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), Vice-President Kashim Shettima reassured Nigerians about the stability of the Naira in the foreign exchange market. Reflecting on recent fluctuations in the currency, Shettima shared insights into the...
  12. Nigerian Naira Shows Resilience, Rises to N1,120 Against Dollar in Par

    Nigeria Nigerian Naira Shows Resilience, Rises to N1,120 Against Dollar in Par

    The Nigerian Naira exhibited a remarkable appreciation against the United States Dollar on Monday, with significant gains observed in both the parallel market and the official foreign exchange (FX) window. This currency shift has drawn attention from investors, economists, and policymakers...
  13. Naira Strengthens: Surprising Surge to N1,260 per Dollar Rocks Foreign Exchange Market

    Nigeria Naira Strengthens: Surprising Surge to N1,260 per Dollar Rocks Foreign Exchange Market

    Amidst fluctuations in Nigeria's foreign exchange market, the Naira demonstrated a surprising appreciation, climbing to N1,260 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,270 per dollar just a day prior. Additionally, in the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM), the Naira saw a...
  14. Traders on Edge as Customs FX Rate Surges to N1,330/$, Exceeding Official Market

    Nigeria Traders on Edge as Customs FX Rate Surges to N1,330/$, Exceeding Official Market

    Recent developments in Nigeria's foreign exchange landscape reveal a noteworthy surge in the customs exchange rate for import duties, exceeding the official market rate. The rate for cargo clearance currently stands at N1,330.36 per USD, significantly higher than the official market's N1,278/$1...
  15. Currency Traders Cheer as Naira Strengthens to N1,250 Per Dollar

    Nigeria Currency Traders Cheer as Naira Strengthens to N1,250 Per Dollar

    The Nigerian naira saw an appreciation to N1,250 per dollar in the parallel foreign exchange market on Monday, marking a 0.43 percent increase from the N1,280 recorded on March 29. Bureau de Change operators in Lagos quoted the buying rate of the dollar at N1,230 and the selling price at...
  16. Nigeria's Naira Jumps to N1,280/$ at Parallel Market: Traders React

    Nigeria Nigeria's Naira Jumps to N1,280/$ at Parallel Market: Traders React

    The Nigerian Naira witnessed a remarkable appreciation, reaching N1,280 per dollar at the parallel segment of the foreign exchange market. This surge, marking a 5.19 percent increase from the previous rate of N1,350/$ on March 27, has left currency traders in Lagos, commonly known as bureau de...
  17. Nigeria's Economy Receives Boost: CBN Announces $1.5bn Influx

    Nigeria Nigeria's Economy Receives Boost: CBN Announces $1.5bn Influx

    The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reported a substantial inflow of over $1.5 billion in recent days, signaling a positive outlook for the nation's monetary policy initiatives. The announcement, made by the Bank's Acting Director of the Corporate Communications Department, Hakama Ali...
  18. Naira Crisis: Nigeria Has No Financial Discipline - Otti

    Nigeria Naira Crisis: Nigeria Has No Financial Discipline - Otti

    Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has attributed the continuous depreciation of the naira to the excessive printing of money by the Federal Government, estimating the total printed money to be close to N30 trillion. In an interview on Channels Television's Politics Today, Otti expressed concern...
  19. Currency Traders Celebrate as Naira Makes Impressive Jump to N1,500/$

    Nigeria Currency Traders Celebrate as Naira Makes Impressive Jump to N1,500/$

    The Nigerian Naira continues its upward trend in the parallel foreign exchange (FX) market, reaching N1,500/$ on Wednesday. This remarkable 9.09% gain from the N1,650/$ recorded just two days earlier has caught the attention of currency traders, with bureau de change (BDC) operators quoting...
  20. Naira Bounces Back at Official Forex Window, Parallel Market Struggles

    Nigeria Naira Bounces Back at Official Forex Window, Parallel Market Struggles

    Amidst concerns over the Nigerian currency's volatility, the naira experienced a positive turn at the official forex window, strengthening by 1.09% to close at 1,419.86/$, following reassurances from the Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Olayemi Cardoso. Last week saw the naira hitting an...
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