CBN sells $197.71m to banks to boost forex liquidity

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has supplied $197.71 million to the foreign exchange market through sales to authourised dealers.

The CBN Director of Financial Markets Department, Dr Omolara Duke, disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday, April 5, 2025.

Duke noted that the intervention aligned with the apex bank’s ongoing commitment to ensuring adequate liquidity and supporting orderly market functioning.

Duke said the move reflects the CBN’s broader objective of fostering a stable, transparent, and efficient foreign exchange market.

She said the decision was largely influenced by recent movements in the forex market, driven by the announcement of new U.S. tariffs and declining crude oil prices.

Duke stated: “The CBN has observed recent fluctuations in the foreign exchange market between April 3 and April 4.

“These  are reflective of broader global macroeconomic shifts currently impacting several emerging markets and developing economies.

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“These developments stem from the recent announcement by the United States government of new import tariffs on goods from several economies, triggering a period of adjustment across global markets.”

Duke added that crude oil prices had dropped by over 12 per cent, falling to approximately 65.50 dollars per barrel, introducing new challenges for oil-exporting nations like Nigeria.

She said the CBN would continue to monitor both global and domestic market conditions.

The CBN official expressed confidence in the resilience of Nigeria’s foreign exchange framework, which she said is designed to adjust in line with evolving economic fundamentals.

“All authourised dealers are reminded to strictly adhere to the principles outlined in the Nigerian FX Market Code and uphold the highest standards in their dealings with clients and market counterparties,” she noted.

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