Naira remains under pressure
03 March 2016 |
2:17 pm
While the naira/dollar rate remains pegged in the official market, the exchange rate has been volatile in the parallel market. Dollar supply remains weak amid speculation that the central bank is considering modalities for a second tier forex market.
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