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Dollar sinks further amid Trump’s tariff threats, policy uncertainty

The United States’ dollar struggled to bounce back on Wednesday following another selloff fuelled by President Donald Trump’s suggestion he was happy with the currency’s recent decline, while tech firms helped most equity markets extend their rally. According to AFP, traders are also keeping an eye on the Federal Reserve’s latest meeting, hoping for some […]

CBN fines Moniepoint, OPay ₦1bn in regulatory crackdown
Finance

Dollar supply rebounds 38% amid CBN market intervention

Dollar supply in Nigeria rebounded by 38 per cent month on month in December 2025, as increased foreign exchange sales by the Central Bank of Nigeria helped support market liquidity, data from FMDQ showed. Total foreign exchange inflows into the FX market rose sharply by 38 per cent month on month to $2.8 billion in […]

Finance

CBN increases dollar sales to stabilize FX market

The Central Bank of Nigeria has increased its dollar sales to stabilize the foreign exchange market amid declining inflows from key sources. In August 2025, the CBN sold $574 million, a 76 per cent increase from $326 million in July. Total foreign exchange inflows into Nigeria’s market fell by 12 per cent month-on-month to $3.4 […]

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Naira-for-crude policy still in effect, FG tells Dangote, others

The Federal Government has emphasized that its naira-for-crude initiative with local refineries is not a temporary solution but a strategic policy aimed at promoting sustainable domestic refining. The Nigerian government has confirmed that the naira-for-crude initiative remains in effect, overriding the decision made by the NNPC under former CEO Mele Kyari to terminate it. During […]

Naira devaluation worsens Nigeria's debt woes
Economy

Naira devaluation worsens Nigeria’s debt woes

Nigeria’s foreign debt has significantly increased as a result of the naira’s depreciation. NewsNowNigeria reported that, the depreciation of the Nigerian naira versus the US dollar has resulted in a N28 trillion increase in Nigeria’s external debt. Nigeria’s overall debt at the end of the third quarter of 2023 was N87.38 trillion, according to the […]