Categories: BusinessNews

Naira trades N1,530/$ in official market

The naira appreciated to N1,530 against the United States dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) on Friday, August 15, 2025.

However, the naira depreciated to N1,560 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,555 per dollar recorded on Thursday.

Data published by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) showed that the exchange rate for the naira rose to N1,530 per dollar from N1,534 per dollar on Thursday, indicating N4 appreciation for the local currency.

FG speaks on $100,000, other unpaid rewards for Super Falcons

The margin between the parallel market and NFEM rate widened to N30 per dollar from N21 per dollar on Thursday.

The currency gained N8 against the dollar in the official market this week after openining at a depreciation of N1,538.4 per dollar.

However, the naira recorded no gain or loss against the dollar in the parallel market during the period as it opened and ended the week at N1,560 per dollar.

The Star

Segun Ojo

Recent Posts

Senior ISWAP leader linked to Shekau’s death killed by troops in Borno

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have reportedly killed a senior commander of the Islamic State…

2 hours ago

EPL: Dowman makes history in Arsenal’s win over Everton as Newcastle beat Chelsea

Arsenal teenager Max Dowman became the Premier League's youngest scorer as he ​sealed a vital…

2 hours ago

Eid-el-Fitr: Kano orders early payment of March salaries

The Kano State Government has approved the immediate payment of March 2026 salaries to civil…

3 hours ago

Trump asks nations to send ships to secure Hormuz: Latest developments in Middle East war

United States President Donald Trump on Saturday urged other nations to send ships to help…

4 hours ago

Troops, DSS arrest female gunrunner with 884 rounds of ammunition in Kano

Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 3 Brigade, in collaboration with operatives of the Department of…

4 hours ago

Troops arrest cable vandals in Kaduna

Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 1 Division under Operation FANSAN YANMA have arrested two suspected…

4 hours ago

This website uses cookies.