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The Nigerian naira recorded a mixed performance against the United States dollar on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, closing at ₦1,373.65 per dollar at the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market, a marginal depreciation of 15 kobo from the previous session’s rate of ₦1,373.50, according to data published by the Central Bank of Nigeria. At the…
Nigeria’s currency posted a marginal gain against the US dollar at the official window, supported by a sharp rise in foreign exchange turnover and improved liquidity conditions, according to latest market data. Figures released by the Central Bank of Nigeria show the naira appreciated by 0.09 per cent to close at N1,379.46 per dollar,…
The Nigerian naira is showing resilience at the official window this Wednesday, April 29, 2026, trading around the ₦1,360 mark. Market data confirms a period of relative stability, with the currency hovering near ₦1,360.19 per dollar. While official channels maintain this tight band, the parallel market remains under persistent pressure, with rates reported between ₦1,480…
The Nigerian Naira began the final week of April with muted optimism, trading at 1,352.25 per US Dollar in the official market. This marginal gain signals a brief reprieve from last week’s volatility, where rates swung between 1,350 and 1,356. Institutional investors remain cautious, balancing macroeconomic signals against persistent liquidity constraints. The Central Bank continues…
The Nigerian naira holds steady in both official and parallel foreign exchange markets this week. Official rates at the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) hover between ₦1,350 and ₦1,355 per dollar. This performance reflects the Central Bank of Nigeria’s managed float system. The regulator attempts to curb sharp volatility through intermittent interventions. Market sentiment remains…
Nigeria’s foreign exchange market opened the week on a mixed note as the naira strengthened marginally in the parallel market but weakened at the official window, highlighting persistent liquidity pressures and uneven supply dynamics. Latest figures show the naira appreciated to N1,387 per dollar in the parallel market, improving slightly from N1,389 per dollar…
The Nigerian Naira opened trading on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, with modest appreciation against the United States Dollar at the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market, even as the parallel market continued to trade at a significant premium. The divergence between official and unofficial exchange rates highlights persistent structural pressures within the domestic foreign exchange ecosystem….
The Nigerian currency recorded its second consecutive daily depreciation in both the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market and the parallel market, reversing some of the gains achieved during February’s appreciation rally. The naira extended its losing streak against the United States dollar yesterday, depreciating across both the official and parallel foreign exchange windows as…
