Naira tumbles to N1,234/$ at official market, speculators resume hoarding
The naira depreciated in its value against the United States dollar to N1,234 at the official foreign exchange market on Monday, according to data obtained from the FMDQ securities exchange.
The exchange rate means the naira fell by N65 or 5.26 per cent from N1,169.99/$1 recorded on Friday.
The local currency had strengthened to around N1,072.74 on Wednesday as traders projected the naira could trade below N1,000/$1 for the first time.
However, the latest drop appears to coincide with the remarks of the apex bank Governor, Yemi Cardoso, who stated that the intent of the bank was not to defend the Naira, when asked about the sudden drop in external reserves.
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