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$4.4bn FX weekly turnover exposes vulnerability of Nigeria's foreign exchange market, says Oye
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Fusion42 · 3 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Nigeria's foreign exchange market recorded a weekly turnover of $4.375 billion, exposing market vulnerabilities and risks related to dollarisation. The surge reflects concentrated large transactions rather than broad liquidity, raising concerns about transparency and the stability of the naira in domestic trade.
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You face a foreign exchange market vulnerable to shocks from a few large players shifting to dollar pricing. Nigeria's drive to keep the naira as the core trading currency means you must factor currency risk and market transparency into your pricing and contracts now.
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