naira devaluation

  1. Nigeria’s Debt to China, IMF, World Bank Rises by ₦30 Trillion

    Nigeria Nigeria’s Debt to China, IMF, World Bank Rises by ₦30 Trillion

    Nigeria’s external debt increased by ₦30 trillion from 2023 to 2024, primarily due to the naira's devaluation. As the currency depreciated, foreign debts became more expensive, despite a slight decline in dollar terms. Multilateral lenders, including the IMF and World Bank, remain Nigeria's...
  2. Nigeria’s 2025 Budget Marks Lowest Dollar Value Since 2018, Say Economists

    Nigeria Nigeria’s 2025 Budget Marks Lowest Dollar Value Since 2018, Say Economists

    Nigeria’s 2025 budget of N47.9 trillion is the largest in naira terms but the smallest in dollar value since 2018, according to economists. The Nigerian Economic Society (NES) highlights the challenges posed by naira devaluation and recommends adjustments to oil price and exchange rate...
  3. MultiChoice Faces Financial Setback as $21 Million Is Forfeited Due to Heritage Bank’s Collapse

    Nigeria MultiChoice Faces Financial Setback as $21 Million Is Forfeited Due to Heritage Bank’s Collapse

    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...
  4. Adeboye: Divine Intervention Prevented ₦10,000 to $1 Exchange Rate

    Nigeria Adeboye: Divine Intervention Prevented ₦10,000 to $1 Exchange Rate

    Pastor Enoch Adeboye of RCCG states that Nigeria's exchange rate could have reached ₦10,000 to $1 without divine intervention. Speaking at the Special Holy Ghost Congress in Abuja, he linked the country’s financial struggles to dependence on fuel imports, highlighting the need for divine help...
  5. Nigeria's Public Debt Soars to N121.67 Trillion in Just 3 Months, Sparking Economic Concerns

    Nigeria Nigeria's Public Debt Soars to N121.67 Trillion in Just 3 Months, Sparking Economic Concerns

    Nigeria's public debt skyrocketed to N121.67 trillion by March 2024, a 25% increase in three months. The Debt Management Office reports domestic debt at 54% of the total. This surge, driven by new borrowing and naira devaluation, raises concerns about Nigeria's fiscal health and economic...
  6. Today's Naira Rate [17-05-2024]: Nigeria's Currency Crisis Deepens as Naira Slides to 1,533.99 Despite Central Bank Efforts

    Nigeria Today's Naira Rate [17-05-2024]: Nigeria's Currency Crisis Deepens as Naira Slides to 1,533.99 Despite Central Bank Efforts

    Despite intervention by the Central Bank of Nigeria, the Naira fell to a two-month low, reversing earlier gains. With significant market volatility and upcoming rate decisions, the Naira's decline raises concerns about Nigeria's economic stability and investor confidence. The Central Bank of...
  7. Nigerians Speculate on Political Consequences of Aliko Dangote's Naira Devaluation Statement

    Nigeria Nigerians Speculate on Political Consequences of Aliko Dangote's Naira Devaluation Statement

    Aliko Dangote's statement on the naira devaluation has sparked varied reactions among Nigerians. While some attribute the economic challenges to the previous administration, others speculate about Dangote's interests in the matter, citing alleged benefits he may have received during the period...
  8. Nigerians Surprised As Dangote Labels Naira Devaluation Biggest Mess of 2023

    Nigeria Nigerians Surprised As Dangote Labels Naira Devaluation Biggest Mess of 2023

    During the Annual General Meeting of Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc, Aliko Dangote vehemently criticized the decision to float the naira, branding it as the most detrimental event of 2023. The abrupt devaluation of the naira, plummeting from N460 to N1,400 against the US dollar, wreaked havoc...
  9. Statisense Report: Naira Plummets Among Top 15 Worst Currencies Against US Dollar

    Nigeria Statisense Report: Naira Plummets Among Top 15 Worst Currencies Against US Dollar

    The Naira has been listed among the 15 worst-performing currencies against the US Dollar, according to Statisense by References1. The report, dated March 18, 2024, highlights the year-on-year loss against the USD for various currencies. Lebanon tops the list with a staggering -497%, followed by...
  10. Economic Challenges Loom as EIU Forecasts Naira to Plummet Below N2,000 per Dollar by Year-End

    Nigeria Economic Challenges Loom as EIU Forecasts Naira to Plummet Below N2,000 per Dollar by Year-End

    In a recent report released by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) in March 2024, the economic future of Nigeria is painted with uncertainties as the country faces five critical risks that could jeopardize peace, economic progress, and overall development in the coming months. The EIU report...
  11. Naira Devaluation Blamed as Dangote Sugar Faces ₦172 Billion Forex Losses in 2023

    Nigeria Naira Devaluation Blamed as Dangote Sugar Faces ₦172 Billion Forex Losses in 2023

    Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc faces financial headwinds as it reports a substantial loss before tax amounting to N108.92 billion in its 2023 annual report. The staggering foreign exchange losses of N172.198 billion, attributed to the devaluation of the naira, lead to a 53% depletion of...
  12. Brewing Woes: Heineken's Nigerian Operations Hit Hardest Downturn in Company's History, CEO Reveals

    Nigeria Brewing Woes: Heineken's Nigerian Operations Hit Hardest Downturn in Company's History, CEO Reveals

    In an investor call on Monday, Hans Essaadi, CEO of Nigerian Breweries Plc, the Nigerian unit of Heineken NV, delivered grim news, declaring that the company is currently facing its worst downturn in the history of operations in Nigeria. Essaadi attributed the challenges to a significant decline...
  13. Naira Tumbles to 1,220/Dollar as FG Unveils Forex Automation Plan to Stem Devaluation Crisis

    Nigeria Naira Tumbles to 1,220/Dollar as FG Unveils Forex Automation Plan to Stem Devaluation Crisis

    In a decisive move to counter the ongoing slump of the Naira, the Federal Government unveiled plans to automate all transactions within the foreign exchange market. The announcement was made by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Wale Edun, during the 29th Nigeria...
  14. Nigeria News

    Metro Devaluation: ‘We Stand By Our Story’, Daily Trust Replies CBN

    https://dailytrust.com/devaluation-we-stand-by-our-story-daily-trust-replies-cbn/
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    Business Further devaluation of the Nigerian Naira very likely - Venture Africa

    http://venturesafrica.com/further-devaluation-of-the-nigerian-naira-very-likely/
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    Business CBN devalues naira as analysts appraise market situation - Vanguard Nigeria News

    https://www.vanguardngr.com/2020/03/cbn-devalues-naira-as-analysts-appraise-market-situation/
  17. Nigeria Business News

    Business CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele, reacts to devaluation of naira call – Nairametrics

    The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele has reacted to analysts’ projections concerning the devaluation of naira. According to Emefiele’s recent stance, naira devaluation will not be happening anytime soon. Emefiele reportedly stated that Nigeria’s reserves level...
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    Business Nigeria: Investors Call for Another Round of Naira Devaluation

    Investors have called for another round of naira devaluation by the CBN despite the recent increase of the country's foreign reserves. According to Standard Chartered Plc and London-based Duet Asset Management CBN needs to devalue the naira and loosen capital controls. Ayodele Salami...
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    Business Ben Bruce Faults EU's Call For Naira Devaluation

    A Nigerian Senator, Ben Murray-Bruce, senator representing Bayelsa east senatorial district, has faulted European Union's call for further devaluation of Nigeria's currency. A European Union (EU) had on Tuesday advised the federal government to devalue the naira as part of measures to tackle...
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    Business Nigeria Should Devalue Naira to Tackle Recession - EU

    A European Union (EU) has advised the federal government to devalue the naira as part of measures to tackle the economic recession. An official, Fillippo Amato, Counsellor, Head of Trade and Economics Section of EU, made this known in an interview with journalists yesterday. The naira...
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