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Naira Races to Beat Goldman Sachs Forecast The exchange rate appreciated further midweek as the Nigerian naira continued to claw back previous losses sustained in the forex markets. At the official window, the local currency gained 1.23% again to close at N1262.85 per US dollar. Goldman Sachs predicted early in the first quarter that the exchange rate will settle around N1200 within 12 months. Barely a month into the prediction, the local currency has maintained positive traction at official and parallel markets due to improved foreign investors’ confidence. The level of confidence exhibited continues to attract foreign currency inflows. Nigeria…

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