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NESG: Naira to trade near N1,480/$1, external reserves to hit $52bn Jan 16, 2026
16 Jan 2026 04:23 GMT
By Chinwendu Obienyi
Nigeria’s currency is likely to … NESG, Olaniyi Yusuf, said, Nigeria has entered a critical transition … steep devaluation of the naira, fueling inflation and sparking … that have historically undermined Nigeria’s adjustment programs.
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OPEC Says Non-Oil Sector Boosted Nigeria’s Growth
16 Jan 2026 01:20 GMT
… OPEC) has acknowledged that Nigeria’s non-oil sector … easing inflation, a stronger naira, reduced refined fuel imports … by earlier monetary tightening, currency stability and seasonal harvest … disinflation, OPEC cautioned that Nigeria’s persistently high policy …
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A South African man paid R10 for a taxi in Nigeria and highlighted exchange rate realities
15 Jan 2026 22:09 GMT
… payment in Nigeria, turned into a lesson on currency value and … amount is worth around 800 naira, giving it far more … cross-border travel and currency differences.
Currency value often feels abstract … his cultural shocks in Nigeria while visiting the country. …
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Nigeria’s N152trn Debt Not Reckless Borrowing, Says Wale Edun
15 Jan 2026 19:18 GMT
… the revaluation of foreign currency-denominated debt following exchange … explained, is aligned with Nigeria’s development priorities, particularly … . Olaniyi Yusuf, said Nigeria has entered a critical … NESG projected that the naira would trade at about …
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Nigeria enters consolidation phase after two years of reforms, says finance chief
15 Jan 2026 16:44 GMT
… steady inflation, stabilise the currency and lift investor confidence, … , twice devaluing the naira currency and changing the tax …
He said 30 trillion naira reflected unrecorded central bank … naira came from forex revaluation. Even so, he said Nigeria’ …
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OPEC Report: Nigeria’s H2 2025 Economic Growth Boosted By Non-Oil Sector
15 Jan 2026 14:37 GMT
… the Organisation noted that “Nigeria’s economy showed resilience in … , cooling inflation, a firmer naira, lower refined fuel imports, … of past monetary tightening, currency strength, and seasonal harvest … the Central Bank of Nigeria kept its policy rate …
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Nigeria’s H2 2025 Economic Growth Boosted By Non-Oil Sector — OPEC
15 Jan 2026 12:40 GMT
… the Organisation noted that “Nigeria’s economy showed resilience in … , cooling inflation, a firmer naira, lower refined fuel imports, … of past monetary tightening, currency strength, and seasonal harvest … .
The recent rebasing of Nigeria’s CPI, which introduced …
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Naira stability, food supply to drive down inflation — Expert
15 Jan 2026 11:44 GMT
… the Base, Bull, and Bear Naira Forecast during an interview monitored … the convergence of a stronger Naira projected at 1,300 to … , a goal that requires the currency to appreciate sharply to 1 …
As the Central Bank of Nigeria monitors these shifting figures, the …
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Naira slumps against dollar at official market
15 Jan 2026 10:11 GMT
The Nigerian currency, the naira, slumped against the American … of Nigeria (CBN) foreign exchange data showed that the naira closed … on Tuesday.
READ ALSO: Naira appreciates against dollar at … $1.
However, the local currency gained N5 against the British …
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Dangote Refinery Seeks Naira-For-Crude Policy Expansion
15 Jan 2026 09:59 GMT
… stabilising the naira and should be expanded in Nigeria’s … to the stabilisation of the naira enormously,” Bird said.
… uncertainties as a reason Nigeria should prioritise domestic crude … costs, stabilises the local currency, and strengthens domestic refining …