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FX Market
The naira rose against the US dollar in the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) foreign exchange
Naira Gains 4.42% in 4 Months as FX Reforms Hold The naira gains 4.42% in…
The Nigerian local currency, the naira, rallied across the currency markets on Thursday, driven by improved FX liquidity. In its daily FX report, the Central Bank reported that the spot FX rate rose by ₦1.49 to N1355.85 against the U.S. Dollar.
The naira rebounded in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM), appreciating by a significant 67 basis points (bps) against the U.S. Dollar.
The naira dropped against the US dollar at the Nigerian Foreign Exchange market (NFEM) on Tuesday on increased demand for foreign payments.
The South African rand weakened against the dollar to R16.80 but held steady against the euro at R19.63 and the pound at R22.70, First National Bank (FNB) said in its brief on Tuesday.
The naira exchange rate climbed to N1365 per dollar at the official market in the absence of significant demand for international payment. The forex market liquidity improved as interbank trading deals spiked, according to data released by the Central Bank.