Nigeria’s naira recently faced significant fluctuations, dropping to a historic low of N1,099.05 per dollar and then appreciating to N843.07/$1. This volatility reflects Nigeria’s economic challenges and the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) efforts to stabilize the market. The CBN extended the timeline for issuing letters of credit due to foreign exchange scarcity. In June […]
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