August 4, 2025

foreign exchange market

Business Economy

Naira Trades at Around ₦1,600 to the Dollar on Tuesday in Unregulated Foreign Exchange Market

On Tuesday, the Nigerian naira exchanged hands at approximately ₦1,600 per US dollar in the unofficial, or “black”, foreign exchange market, according to reports from Nairametrics. Traders on this parallel market—outside the Central Bank’s official windows—were quoting rates hovering around this key threshold. Domestic demand for the dollar remains strong, exerting downward pressure on the

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Finance General

Naira Plunges to ₦2,200 Against British Pound Amid Rising FX Pressures

Lagos, June 21, 2025 – The Nigerian Naira continued its downward slide on the foreign exchange market, trading at an alarming ₦2,200 to one British Pound Sterling, amid persistent liquidity challenges and growing demand for foreign currency. This latest depreciation marks a significant drop in value and adds to the pressure on Nigeria’s fragile exchange

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