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Naira Depreciates by 4% as Forex Demand Increases The Nigerian naira exchange rates worsened across the currency markets on Monday amidst lingering FX challenges in the economy.  At the official window, the naira depreciated by more than 4% as demand pressures shifted the exchange rate curve. Last week, the naira regained strength across the foreign exchange market as a result of a slowdown in forex pressures, supported by large inflows into the Investors and Exporters window in September. US dollar scarcity in the economy became well pronounced due to poor FX policy choice under the erstwhile governor of the Central…

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FPIs Sell MTNN, Buy Airtel to Aid Fund Repatriation Amidst Nigeria’s foreign currency (forex) crisis, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) pitched their tents with Airtel Africa amidst a reduction in transactions while selloffs hit MTN Nigeria Plc shares.   MTN Nigeria was faced with selloffs that plunged its market price down to N250 on Friday, according to data from the Nigerian Exchange (NGX). Generally, the local bourse has given up gains as investors’ sentiment started to wane. Last week, Airtel Africa Plc gained 8.53% due to an increase in buying momentum in the telecom company shares. Foreign interests were active, buying…

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