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Weak dollar seen as positive as naira hits record N1,396.99/$ 

Posted on January 29, 2026 by CoreNews Africa

​Naira hits five-month high of N1,497.46 as demand pressure drops

The naira strengthened to a record high of N1,396.99 per dollar at the official foreign exchange market(FX) on Thursday, marking

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