naira exchange rate

The Nigerian Naira has surged to an eight-month high of 1,120 per dollar on the black market, propelled by recent foreign exchange reforms implemented by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). This marks a significant gain of 62.95 percent over the dollar compared to February 2024 levels. Traders...

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...

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...

The Nigerian Naira fell to N1,620 against the US Dollar at the parallel market, marking a N20 decrease from the start of March. Bureau de Change operators quoted buying at N1,600 and selling at N1,620. The official exchange rate saw the Naira dip to N1,627.40 against the Dollar, a 1.57% fall...

In a concerning economic development, the Naira faced a 1.25 percent depreciation against the US Dollar, reaching N1,620/$ at the parallel market on Monday. This marks a N20 decline from its trading rate of N1,600 on March 1, 2024. Bureau de Change (BDC) operators in Lagos quoted buying rates at...

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...

The Nigerian Naira has reached an unprecedented low, hitting N1960 per Euro in the black market, marking a significant decline of 5.36% from the previous day. This historic depreciation comes amidst persistent demand pressures and soaring inflation, which rose to 29.90%, as reported by the...

The Nigerian naira is facing a severe crisis, dropping to N1,900 against the US Dollar in some cities, despite the government's crackdown on forex speculators. The Federal Government raided Bureau De Change (BDC) hubs in Abuja, Lagos, and Kano, leading to arrests of operators. National Security...

The Central Bank of Nigeria's Governor, Dr. Olayemi Cardoso, addresses the House of Representatives, linking the depreciation of the naira against the dollar to the increasing number of Nigerians pursuing education and medical treatments overseas. The governor outlines plans to tackle the high...

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...

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has enacted stringent measures to bolster liquidity in the foreign exchange market, instructing banks to limit their Net Open Position (NOP) of foreign currency assets and liabilities to 20% of shareholders' funds. The directive, issued through a CBN circular...

The Nigerian Naira hit a historic low against the US dollar on Tuesday, causing concern in financial circles. Official figures reveal that the Naira closed at N1,482.57 per $1, showing a significant 10% drop from the previous day. The situation worsened in the unofficial market, where the...

The Nigerian Naira experienced a significant drop, reaching a historic low of N1,320 per dollar—3.03% weaker than the previous day's closing rate of N1,280. This marks the lowest point since October 26, 2023. Analysts attribute the fall to a surge in demand for dollars. Businesses restocking...

The Nigerian Naira faced contrasting fates in currency markets. The parallel market recorded a depreciation, with the naira sliding to N1,230 per dollar, a slight dip from N1,225 per dollar the previous week. On the other hand, in the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM), the naira...

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...