The Nigerian Naira appreciated to N1,650 per dollar in the parallel market on December 31, 2024, from N1,655 the previous day. In the official market, the currency strengthened to N1,535 per dollar. The Central Bank of Nigeria plans policy changes to reduce the gap between the parallel and...
The Naira has depreciated to N1,650 per US dollar in the parallel market, continuing its downward trend. While the official market shows a slight improvement to N1,537 per dollar, the gap between the two markets widens, posing challenges for Nigeria's currency stability as analysts forecast...
The naira depreciated to N1,720 per dollar in the parallel FX market on December 11, 2024, widening the gap between official and parallel rates to N175. This marks a continuation of the naira's decline, which has affected both markets amid economic uncertainty in Nigeria.
The naira has continued...
The Naira has increased to N1,535 in the official market and N1,555 in the black market, driven by the Central Bank of Nigeria's new Electronic Foreign Exchange Matching System (EFEMS). Black market operators predict further gains, with projections reaching N1,200 for the Naira by next week...
The Naira appreciated in the parallel market, trading at N1,550 per dollar, gaining N5 from last weekend. However, the official market saw a slight depreciation of N1,538. The exchange rate gap between the two markets narrowed to N12, reflecting ongoing stabilization efforts by the Central Bank...
The Central Bank of Nigeria's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is expected to raise interest rates again at its final meeting of 2024, addressing rising inflation and fiscal pressures. Analysts predict a 25-50bps increase, aiming to stabilize prices, manage money supply growth, and attract...
MultiChoice forfeited a $21 million deposit with Heritage Bank after the bank's liquidation in 2024. The loss is part of the company's financial challenges in Nigeria, including a drop in cash remittances and subscriber losses, worsened by inflation and naira devaluation.
MultiChoice Group has...
A key witness in the trial of former Central Bank of Nigeria governor Godwin Emefiele testified that Emefiele instructed him not to keep records of over $3 million cash collected on his behalf. The revelations highlight serious allegations of money laundering and raise concerns about...
The Nigerian House of Representatives has urged the Central Bank to withdraw old Naira notes and enhance the circulation of new N200, N500, and N1000 notes. Lawmakers emphasized the need for public awareness ahead of the December 31, 2024 deadline, reflecting on past currency redesign...
Folashodun Shonubi, former acting governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, testified in court revealing political influences behind the 2022 naira redesign. He disclosed discrepancies between the approved and actual currency notes, as former CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele faces charges from the...
The Nigerian naira has depreciated to N1,700 per dollar in the parallel market, marking the lowest rate in seven months. Despite a temporary rise in the official market, the naira continues to face fluctuations. The Central Bank of Nigeria is implementing reforms to stabilize the currency.
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Nigeria's external reserves reached a 22-month high of $37.31 billion in September 2024, fueled by foreign investments, government bonds, and remittances. Despite the boost in reserves, the naira remains weak. Key inflows include AfreximBank loans, World Bank support, and rising foreign...
As of September 3, 2024, the black market exchange rate for the US dollar to Nigerian naira reached N1,635. This rate reflects a significant disparity with the Central Bank's official rate of N1,590.42, highlighting ongoing economic challenges and currency volatility in Nigeria's foreign...
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