The naira has maintained strong perfrmance against the dollar at the official market, trading below the N1,500/$ level for 10 consecutive sessions.

According to data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the naira first crossed the N1,500/$ on September 15, closing at N1,497/$ for the first time in over six months.

Since then, it has sustained the momentum, ending last Friday’s session at N1,480/$.

Naira against dollar black market

The naira also posted gains in the parallel market, where it appreciated by 0.13% to an average of N1,510/$.

At the same time, Nigeria’s external reserves rose to $42.23 billion from $42.03 billion in one week, a 0.47% increase that analysts said improved the CBN’s ability to manage foreign exchange supply and demand, while boosting market confidence.

What analysts have to say about naira Several analysts has provided insight into the performance of the naira in the foreign exchange markets.

AIICO Capital, in its weekly market update, pointed to stronger liquidity from local players, oil receipts, and foreign portfolio inflows as the drivers of the naira’s performance.

The report said:

“Trading opened actively with demand largely matching supply, keeping rates within N1,492–N1,495/$. Midweek, tight flows pushed the rate to N1,498/$ before stronger local dollar inflows and modest CBN interventions, estimated at $20 million, eased pressure.

"Toward the end of the week, foreign portfolio inflows supported a stronger close in the N1,471–N1,487/$ range.

"Overall, the naira gained 49 basis points week-on-week, closing at N1,480.66/$ at the NAFEM window."

The firm added that the CBN’s ongoing policy adjustments, supported by fiscal measures from the federal government, are expected to keep the FX market stable in the near term.

Here is the latest naira to dollar exchange rates published by CBN

CFA: N2.66

Yuan/Renminbi: N207.49

Danish Krone: N232.11

Euro: N1,729.41

Yen: N9.89

Riyal: N394.78

South African Rand: N85.02

SDR: N2,029.24

Swiss Franc: N1,852.44

Pounds Sterling: N1,981.27

US Dollar: N1,480.66