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Naira Falls Massively to N755 at Official Market as CBN Fulfils President Tinubu’s Wishes
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Naira Falls Massively to N755 at Official Market as CBN Fulfils President Tinubu’s Wishes

by  Dave Ibemere 2 min read
  • The Nigerian naira reached a value of N755 per dollar at the investors and exporters window on Wednesday, June 14
  • This marks a significant development in President Bola Tinubu's move to close the gap between black and official market rates
  • The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has now instructed banks to quote the naira to dollar exchange rate based on market determinants

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In a significant development, the Nigerian naira has reached the value of N755 per dollar at the investors and exporters window, which is now the official market rate.

BusinessDay reports that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) instructed commercial banks to engage in forex trading based on market-determined rates.

Bola Ahmed Tinubu exchange rate
Since coming into power, President Bola Tinubu has made serious changes. Photo credit: Bloomberg
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According to multiple sources, Nigeria has officially adopted a floating exchange rate system for its currency, abandoning the long-held hard peg that had deterred investors and depleted its foreign currency reserves.

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Recall that President Bola Tinubu, during his inaugural speech, had promised to unify the multiple exchange rates in the market.

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Reports show that banks are now quoting a market rate determined by the mutual agreement between buyers and sellers, with emails to customers confirming this change.

The Cable also reported that at the investors and exporters (I&E) window, the naira is currently traded within the N750 to N755 per dollar range.

Some bankers also anticipate that the rate may climb as high as N800 by the end of today. They emphasise dthe need to prioritise the supply of dollars to support the floating naira.

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When Legit.ng contacted Isa Abdulmumin the CBN acting Director of Corporate Communication confirmed the changes.

He also noted that full forex operational guideline will be released.

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Shonubi was considered for the role by President Tinubu among four deputy governors: Aisha Ahmed, Edward Adamu, and Kingsley Obiora.

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Dave Ibemere (Senior Business Editor) Dave Ibemere is a senior business editor at Legit.ng. He is a financial journalist with over a decade of experience in print and online media. He also holds a Master's degree from the University of Lagos. He is a member of the African Academy for Open-Source Investigation (AAOSI), the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations and other media think tank groups. He previously worked with The Guardian, BusinessDay, and headed the business desk at Ripples Nigeria. Email: dave.ibemere@corp.legit.ng.

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