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Naira Slumps Against Dollar to End Week on Negative Note

The naira continued its decline against the dollar, closing the week on a negative note.

According to FMDQ data, the exchange rate weakened to N1609.29 per dollar on Friday, down from N1603.80 on Thursday, marking a loss of N5.49.

Similarly, in the black market, the naira depreciated to N1,595 per dollar on Friday, compared to N1,590 the previous day.

Naira Slumps Against Dollar to End Week on Negative Note
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This indicates a negative trend for the naira throughout the week.

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The last appreciation of the naira against the dollar occurred last week when the Central Bank of Nigeria intervened by selling $106.5 million in foreign exchange to authorized dealers.

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