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Naira Gains As CBN Sustains FX Reforms

The Naira appreciated further at the official market on Monday, trading at N1,497.11 against the Dollar. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) website showed that the Naira gained N3.62. This marks a 0.24 per cent increase compared to Friday, Feb. 21, when the local currency closed at N1,500.73 to the Dollar. The Naira…

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CBN Introduces Electronic Foreign Exchange Matching System To Curb Speculation

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced the introduction of the Electronic Foreign Exchange Matching System (EFEMS), for Foreign Exchange (FX) transactions in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM). According to a statement by Omolara Duke, Director, Financial Markets Department , the EFEMS will be implemented not later than Dec.1. Duke said that the…

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