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Naira strengthens to N1,350/$, strongest level since April

Nairametrics · 1h ago · 🇳🇬 Nigeria

Naira strengthens to N1,350/$, strongest level since April

The naira strengthened to N1,350 per dollar on August 17, 2026, its strongest closing level since April 22, as the currency continued to gain ground against the US dollar at the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM). The post Naira strengthens to N1,350/$, strongest level since April appeared first on Nairametrics .

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