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More than nine out of every ten naira in circulation remains outside the formal banking system despite aggressive digital payment initiatives. The latest Money and Credit Statistics released by the Central Bank of Nigeria revealed that cash held outside banks climbed to N5.19tn in May. This figure marks a steady increase from the N5.08tn recorded…
Nigeria’s embattled currency is enjoying a rare moment of relative calm against the greenback. The naira opened trading today at N1,363 per US dollar in the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market. Parallel market dealers are asking for roughly N1,400 for the same dollar notes. This narrow gap between the two markets points to a temporary…
The Nigerian naira opened trading today, holding firm within its familiar N1,360 threshold at the official foreign exchange window. Latest transactional data shows the local currency hovering around N1,360.50 per US dollar at the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market. The parallel market mirrors this relative calm, with street traders quoting buying and selling rates between…
Nigeria’s informal currency market has delivered another sobering reality check to monetary authorities. The naira depreciated to N1,400 per dollar in the parallel market on Monday. This drop from N1,390 over the weekend signals persistent liquidity pressures outside official banking channels. Retail buyers continue to flock to street dealers for quicker access to hard currency….
The Nigerian naira opened the week with relative stability against the United States dollar on Monday across both the official and parallel foreign exchange windows. Financial sector data showed the domestic currency trading at an average of 1,360.71 naira per dollar at the official foreign exchange market. This current baseline represents a minimal, steady movement…
The Nigerian naira appreciated slightly against the United States dollar on Wednesday across both official and parallel markets. Data from the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market showed the domestic currency trading at 1,353.48 naira per dollar at the official window. This figure represents a modest gain from the 1,357.26 naira recorded during trading sessions earlier in…
The Nigerian naira maintained its resilience against the United States dollar on Monday in both official and parallel markets. Data from the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market showed the domestic currency trading at 1,357.26 naira per dollar at the official window. This figure represents a slight appreciation from the 1,361.05 naira recorded during previous trading sessions…
The Nigerian naira lost its recent momentum on the parallel market, dipping to N1,398 against the United States dollar. Bureau de Change operators across major street markets reported the slide following a fresh surge in corporate and retail foreign exchange demand. The minor depreciation halts a brief period of appreciation that had pulled the local…
The Central Bank of Nigeria has abolished pandemic-era restrictions on personal domiciliary accounts following a notable improvement in foreign exchange liquidity. Under the new directive, individual account holders can now deposit and withdraw foreign currency freely without the rigid caps imposed during the global health crisis. The policy reversal signals growing confidence within the apex…
The Nigerian naira gained notable ground against the United States dollar on the parallel market to close at N1,385. Street traders in Lagos and Abuja quoted the rate following a sustained increase in dollar supply across major trading hubs. This appreciation represents a significant recovery from previous lows, where the local currency faced immense speculative…
