Nigerian Naira Outperforms US Dollar Amid Rising Foreign Reserves
The Nigerian naira continues its upward trajectory against the US dollar, marking a 7.4% annual gain and 1.5% year-to-date appreciation. This surge follows Nigeria's foreign reserves climbing to $45.62 billion in early January, while the DXY dollar index shows a 9% annual decline.
Currency markets reflect growing confidence as the naira strengthens to N1,418.26 per dollar, with black market demand trading at a premium. The Central Bank of Nigeria's latest data indicates sustained momentum, positioning the naira as an increasingly attractive forex investment amid the dollar's broad weakness.