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Nigeria’s FX Forwards surge 264% to $90.89 million as FX Spot plunges

Nairametrics · 2h ago · 🇳🇬 Nigeria

Nigeria’s FX Forwards surge 264% to $90.89 million as FX Spot plunges

Nigeria's foreign exchange derivatives market recorded its sharpest weekly surge in recent months, with FX Forwards turnover jumping 263.56% to $90.89 million in the week ended August 14, 2026. The post Nigeria’s FX Forwards surge 264% to $90.89 million as FX Spot plunges appeared first on Nairametrics .

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