See how Nigerians bought dollar at cheap rate through banks

  • The Central Bank of Nigeria has announced the successful auction of over $800 million to banks
  • The move by the CBN is aimed at boosting forex liquidity and help ease demand pressure on the naira
  • Banks were asked to submit requests from customers; 26 banks were successful, while six were disqualified and another four late

Legit.ng journalist Dave Ibemere has over a decade of business journalism experience with in-depth knowledge of the Nigerian economy, stocks, and general market trends.

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has sold a total of $876.26 million to end users whose forex bids were submitted by some 26 banks via the Retail Dutch Auction System on Wednesday, August 8, 2024.