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Naira decline continues in parallel market, N1,700/$1

Banks increase lending rates after CBN’s MPR hike
Banks increase lending rates after CBN’s MPR hike

By Melvin Onwubuke

 

Nigeria Naira strengthened against the dollar in the official market, as there was a significant rise of 76.61% to $117.32 million in the foreign exchange turnover on Tuesday, February 2024.

According to nairametrics however, inspite of this improvement, the Naira experienced a decline in the parallel market, slipping to N1,700/$1 which represents a 2.65% decrease, compared to the preceding day’s rate.

Challenges persists, despite the CBN ‘s implementation of various policies aimed at boosting the foreign exchange supply.

Naira traded at N1,552.24 to a dollar at the end of business day at the official market, appreciating by 3.03%, according to Nigeria Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market.

In addition, the Naira weakened against the Great British Pound at N2,120/£1, which marks a notable decrease of 3.77% compared to N2,040 rate reported the preceding day.

Furthermore, Naira weakened against the Euro by 4.97% closing at N1,810/€1, compared N1,720/€1 recorded the previous day.

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