Naira has appreciated against the US Dollar on the unofficial parallel market, commonly referred to as the black market.
Gatekeepers News reports that on Wednesday afternoon, the exchange rate on the black market was N1,300 per dollar, representing a 0.76% increase (N10) compared to the N1,310 rate recorded on Tuesday.
The persistent foreign exchange pressure, heightened by the Naira reaching as low as N1,310 per dollar, showed signs of improvement on Wednesday as demand slightly eased.
Meanwhile, the most recent instance of Naira appreciation occurred on October 3, 2023, when it increased by 0.79% (N8) against the US Dollar.
The Naira on Tuesday experienced a significant 6.86% depreciation after having strengthened by 1.85% against the dollar on Monday at the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM).
