Tuesday, 4 April 2017

CBN pumps $240m into forex market

           CBN pumps $240m into forex market
The naira, which in the last few days, recorded marginal losses, is likely to strengthen today as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) will boost liquidity in the market with $240 million. The naira yesterday traded at N395 to dollar, from N385 to dollar at the weekend.

A statement from the apex bank, said $90 million will be deployed to meet genuine demands for  invisibles such as Business Travel Allowances /Personal Travel Allowances, medicals and tuition fees.
The apex bank, also said a total of $150 million will be offered to authorised forex dealers in the interbank wholesale auction window.
CBN’s Acting Director, Corporate Communication, Isaac Okorafor, said the CBN had adjusted Bureau De Change (BDC) sale days to Tuesdays only to reduce logistical difficulties.
He added that henceforth the CBN would sell $10,000 only to low-end forex dealers once a week.

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