The naira reclaimed part of its lost exchange rate value in the official market as volume of US dollar volume transacted declined on the day. Spot data from the FMDQ platform showed the naira appreciated by 0.68%, closing at ₦1,678.93 per US dollar at the official market.

The prices of crude oil fell on Tuesday over demand concerns amidst expectation of surplus supply in the global commodities market.  Brent to $72.65 per barrel at the last look, while the US benchmark West Texas Intermediate also decreased to $68.69 per barrel.