Naira strengthens after week of fluctuations

The Naira closed stronger on Friday in the official market, trading at N1,599.55 to the Dollar, ending a week marked by fluctuations.

This recovery follows a period of instability, with the local currency experiencing several days of inconsistent performance.

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Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) indicated that the Naira gained N2.27 against the Dollar.

The gain represents a 0.14 per cent improvement from Thursdayโ€™s rate of N1,601.82 to the Dollar.

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The Naira had opened negatively following the Easter break on Tuesday, April 22.

On that day, it traded at N1,602.63 per Dollar, a 0.16 per cent loss from 17 Aprilโ€™s rate of N1,599.94.

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By Wednesday, April 23, the Naira strengthened slightly to N1,602.30, a 0.03 per cent gain from the previous day.

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