Naira Firms at 1,352 Against the Dollar August 18 2026

Naira Holds Steady at N1,370 as Central Bank Intervenes

The Nigerian Naira maintained relative stability against the United States Dollar during early morning trading across both official and parallel markets. Financial market data on Tuesday showed the local currency trading near N1,370.94 per dollar at the official window. Bureau de Change operators in Lagos and Abuja reported similar tight trading spreads, indicating a temporary…

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Naira Trades Near N1,328 as Dollar Gap Persists

Naira Holds Steady as Geopolitical Tensions Simmer

The naira remained largely unchanged on Thursday, trading at 1,379.50 against the dollar. Data from the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market show the currency opened at 1,378.98 before hitting an intraday peak of 1,380.00. This stability persists despite a volatile global backdrop that threatens to upend emerging market currencies. Local trading activity stayed moderate as dealers…

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