Naira Trends

Naira’s sharp fall casts long shadow over MTN Nigeria, Nestlé and Lafarge Africa in 2024

Naira’s sharp fall casts long shadow over MTN Nigeria, Nestlé and Lafarge Africa in 2024

A few themes shaped Nigeria’s corporate results in 2024 as dramatically as the naira’s relentless depreciation. Since mid-2023, the Central… Read More

5 months ago

Nigeria’s Foreign Reserves Drop for 33 Consecutive Days, Raising Concerns over Naira Exchange Rate Stability

Nigeria’s foreign reserves have been on a downward trajectory for 33 consecutive days. According to data compiled by Bloomberg, the… Read More

5 months ago

FirstBank Resumes Foreign Currency Sales, Boosting Access for International Transactions

Nigerians seeking foreign exchange for international transactions can now breathe a sigh of relief as FirstBank announces the resumption of… Read More

5 months ago

CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso Pledges to Strengthen Nigeria-Saudi Economic Ties, Not Clear if Seeking Support for the Naira

Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Olayemi Cardoso has reaffirmed the bank’s commitment to strengthening economic ties between Nigeria and… Read More

5 months ago

Bismarck Rewane: Naira Recovery Not Sustainable, Don’t Get Carried Away

In recent months, the Nigerian naira has shown signs of appreciation, trading at approximately ₦1,502.50 per dollar in the official… Read More

5 months ago

Questioning the Stable ₦1,500/$ Forex Rate, Nigeria Has Borrowed $4 Billion and Spent $8 Billion to Defend the Naira

In an economy grappling with currency volatility and rising debt, Nigeria’s aggressive defense of the naira has been both bold… Read More

5 months ago

Naira Appreciates to N1,520/$ at Black Market

The Nigerian naira is showing unusual strength in the unofficial market this year. In early Tuesday trading in Nigeria’s business… Read More

6 months ago

Comercio Partners Projects Naira Drop to ₦1,700/$ as Policy Fragmentation Deepens Instability

Investment firm Comercio Partners projects that the naira could depreciate to approximately ₦1,700 per dollar by mid-2025, highlighting enduring structural… Read More

6 months ago

Naira Strengthens in the Black Market – Records Highest Single Day Gain Against the Dollar

The Nigerian Naira has made notable gains against the US Dollar in the parallel (black) market. On Thursday, the currency… Read More

6 months ago

Naira Stability and CBN Foreign Exchange Market Interventions: Is the CBN’s Benevolence Sustainable?

The Central Bank of Nigeria has ramped up its efforts to stabilize the naira, but at what cost? Among its… Read More

6 months ago