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The naira plunged against the US dollar by three basis points, or 2 bps, closing at N1,537.03 in the official market. The exchange rate came under pressure this week as aggressive FX intervention by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) eased.

The naira exchange rate gained across the foreign exchange markets as a surplus FX position keeps demand pressures in check. According to data from the FMDQ platform, the naira spot rate appreciated by 0.18%, closing at N1,541.38 per US dollar in the official market.