Nigerian naira gained slightly on Tuesday, August 6 to close at N1,601 against the dollar as shown by an official source.... CLICK TO READ THE FULL NEWS HERE▶▶
According to data obtained from FMDQ, this is a 0.38% appreciation of the local currency compared to the dollar. The gains indicate a continued appreciation from the previous day’s trade.
Legit.ng had reported that the naira, has started the new week positively against the US dollar at the official foreign exchange market.
The naira closed at N1,607.15/$ at the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEX) on Monday, August 5, 2024. Monday’s exchange rate represents a 0.61% or N9.93 appreciation compared to the N1,617.08/$1 recorded on Friday, August.
CBN steps in
Nigeria’s central bank has commenced selling dollars at a retail auction today to relieve pressure on the local currency and prevent a foreign exchange meltdown from today.
The sale comes in response to mounting unfulfilled foreign exchange demand, which has been driving up demand pressure in the foreign exchange market and negatively affecting the naira’s exchange rate, according to a circular from the Central Bank of Nigeria, which is based in Abuja, to lenders.
It demanded that approved dealer banks submit a list of every FX demand that end customers still had outstanding.
CBN Crashes Dollar For Importers
Legit.ng reported that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has lowered the Nigeria Customs Service foreign exchange rates for cargo clearance in Nigeria’s ports.
The apex bank pegged the Customs exchange rate at N1,600 per dollar from the N1,610 it reported on Wednesday, July 31, 2024.
The development follows the consistent gain of the naira against the US dollar in the official market.
