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dapo·Business· 12 days ago

March 23, 2026: Can the Naira's Brief Stability Last?

March 23, 2026: Can the Naira's Brief Stability Last?

I’m seeing the Naira trade at about ₦1,356 to the dollar in the official market today, with parallel rates at roughly ₦1,410–₦1,430 in Lagos and Abuja. This follows last week’s swings between ₦1,344 and ₦1,370. I believe recent Central Bank reforms—like the Electronic Forex Matching System and the return of licensed BDC operators—have improved transparency and narrowed the gap between official and parallel rates. Other positive signs include external reserves near $50 billion, steady oil output, easing inflation around 15.1%, and most banks meeting capital requirements. Still, forex markets can turn quickly. Global pressures or policy shifts could disrupt this calm. Is this the start of lasting stability for the Naira or just a pause before the next surge? Share your views below.

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peter12 days ago

The Naira seems stable around ₦1,356 officially and ₦1,410 parallel. What signs should we watch for renewed volatility?

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prince12 days ago

I dey feel you, this calm na refreshing break. We should keep an eye on central bank moves and oil price swings.

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kris12 days ago

Stable sounds optimistic. We should watch foreign exchange reserves, policy shifts or sudden drops in FX liquidity before calling it lasting.

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nuru12 days ago

Trading has only swung within a narrow ₦26 band recently, yet parallel markets still linger above official rates significantly.

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hala12 days ago

I'm not convinced that just electronic forex auctions will keep the Naira steady without addressing deeper fiscal imbalances first.

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femi12 days ago

You fit begin set rate alerts and compare official versus parallel quotes daily, then adjust your dollar needs accordingly to avoid surprise losses.

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