The naira showed remarkable strength, appreciating by 0.99% to close at ₦1,344.42 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM). This upward trend reflects a positive shift in currency sentiment within the regulated market, with foreign payments slowing relative to US dollar volume.

Tether Gold (XAUT) price rose slightly to $4,980 over the last 24 hours in the crypto market, riding a wave of institutional adoption and market expansion. XAUT’s price surge is tied to the rise in physical gold prices in the commodity market, reflecting a sustained drive for a safe haven.