Mr Halilu asserts that the new naira notes’ ability to leave intaglio ink traces when rubbed on completely white surfaces serves as a security feature.
A total of N78.08 million was traded at the official Investors and Exporters window on Monday.
Gains were driven by price appreciation in tier-one banks and largely capitalised stocks.
The German government has agreed on a proposed one-off payment for gas customers during a cabinet meeting on Wednesday.
The charge was intended to help German gas importers who were having to buy more expensive gas from suppliers outside Russia and suffering huge losses.
The EU had cleared the way for government support to be granted to companies to protect them from the economic impact of the war.
