The Nigerian naira fell 0.5 percent on Monday while yields on government debt were broadly stable, as offshore investors remained on the sidelines even as dealers said turbulence at the central bank had largely been priced in locally. The local currency has been under heavy selling pressure since President Goodluck […]
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Nigerian naira trades flat against dollar on inflows
Nigeria’s naira traded flat against the U.S. dollar on the interbank on Wednesday as expectations of dollar inflows from energy companies and offshore investors buying local debt provided forex liquidity, dealers said. The naira closed at 157.10 to the dollar, the same level it closed on Tuesday. Dealers said the […]
Nigerian naira pressured by strong dollar demand
Nigeria’s naira closed flat against the dollar in the interbank market and weakened slightly on the official foreign exchange window on Wednesday as strong dollar demand kept pressure on the local currency, traders said. The naira closed at 157.60 to the dollar at the interbank market on Wednesday, the same […]
