Naira gains 0.62% at official market
The naira gained at the official market as it traded at N1,255.07 to a dollar on Thursday.
Data from the official trading platform of the FMDQ revealed that the naira gained N7.78.
This represents a 0.62 per cent appreciation compared to Wednesday’s trading when it exchanged at N1,262.85 to a dollar.
However, the total turnover increased to $138.99 million on Thursday, up from $166.18 million recorded on Wednesday.
Meanwhile, the naira traded between N1,294 and N1,200 against the dollar at the Investor’s and Exporters’ window.
(NAN)
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