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See Exchange Rate Tonight As Naira Again Weekens Against Dollar

Naira fell marginally against the U.S. dollar at the official market and closed flat at the parallel market on Thursday 30th November 2023.
This marks a reversal from the gain achieved the previous day when the Naira appreciated at N831.47/$1 at the official market.
The domestic currency depreciated 0.10% to close at N832.32 to a dollar at the close of business on Thursday, data from the NAFEM where forex is officially traded, showed.
This represents a 0.85 kobo loss or a 0.10% decline in the local currency compared to the N831.47 it closed on Wednesday.
The intraday high recorded was N1137/$1, while the intraday low was N700.00/$1, representing a wide spread of N437/$1.
See Exchange Rate Tonight As Naira Again Weekens Against Dollar
According to data obtained from the official NAFEM window, forex turnover at the close of the trading was $115.41 million, representing a 17.76% decrease compared to the previous day.
However, the naira closed flat at the parallel forex market where forex is sold unofficially, the exchange rate quoted at N1160/$1 the same as it closed the previous day, while peer-to-peer traders quoted around N1168.55/$1.
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has been trying to manage the naira’s exchange rate through several measures, however, these measures have not been able to prevent the naira from depreciating against the dollar.
The former President and Chairman governing council of, the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (CIS) and the Managing Director, of Arthur Steven Asset Management Limited, Mr. Olatunde Amolegbe in an exclusive chat with Nairametrics said for the exchange rate to be stable, market and participants confidence is key.
The dollar dearth means speculative buying is likely to continue, with an increasing number of market participants taking long positions on the dollar while shorting the naira.
BY IYABO AINA
Publisher Of News Rain Nigeria
