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Foreign Education and Healthcare Accounts for Heavy Demand of Dollar in Nigeria

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2 years ago

March 28, 2022

The total amount of money spent on education and medical services abroad between 2010 to 2020 is more than Nigeria’s current foreign reserves of $39.51 billion, according to the latest report from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).

The search for greener pastures is not a term new to Nigerians and for many reasons, Nigerians travel from country to country seeking better lives for themselves. However, according to a report by the Central Bank of Nigeria, this search for better lives is facilitating the fall of Nigeria’s local currency in the exchange market.

According to the apex bank’s Balance of Payment report, Nigerians spent a total of $39.66bn on foreign education and healthcare-related services between 2010 and 2020.

The report further broke down the figures to reveal that Nigerian parents/guardians spent $28.65bn on foreign education while Nigerians spent $11.01bn on healthcare services in foreign countries. This is more than Nigeria’s foreign reserves of $39.51 billion.

Investors King observed the implication of this figure in the CBN report titled “A Simple and Factual Explanation of Nigeria’s Exchange Rate Dynamics.”

The value of the US Dollar in Nigeria is determined by the force of demand and supply, and with the number of Nigerians studying abroad, the demand for the U.S Dollar has increased exponentially while supply remained low due to a series of structural issues like weak foreign revenue generation, tough business environment, and poor economic policy.

The report noted that the number of foreign exchange requests received by Nigerian Banks is mostly for Primary and Secondary education from neighbouring countries while revealing that between 1998 and 2018, the number of Nigerians studying abroad increased from 15,000 to 96,702.

Also, the CBN report also disclosed that the demand for the dollar had exceeded its supply by about $18.45bn while also revealing that oil export – which accounts for over 90 percent of Nigeria’s foreign exchange earnings – had fallen from $93.89bn in 2011 to $31.4bn in 2020.

The Naira, has, however, maintained a bit of stability over the past month owing to a number of policies that the CBN has introduced. Although this doesn’t take away the fact that the currency is struggling in the exchange market and one way to curb this or reduce this is for Nigerians to establish commodities in products and services that the rest of the world will be willing to buy, which will, in turn, churn in the supply of dollars into the Nigerian economy.

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Yen Hits 34-Year Low Against Dollar Despite Bank of Japan’s Inaction

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2 days ago

April 26, 2024

Samed Olukoya

The Japanese yen plummeted to a 34-year low against the US dollar, sending shockwaves through global financial markets.

Despite mounting pressure and speculation, the Bank of Japan (BOJ) chose to maintain its key interest rate.

The yen’s relentless slide, extending to 0.7% to 156.66 against the dollar, underscores deep concerns about Japan’s economic stability and the efficacy of its monetary policies.

BOJ Governor Kazuo Ueda’s remarks at a post-meeting news conference did little to assuage fears as he acknowledged the impact of foreign exchange dynamics on inflation but downplayed the yen’s influence on underlying prices.

Investors, already on edge due to the yen’s dismal performance this year, are now bracing for further volatility amid speculation of imminent intervention by Japanese authorities.

The absence of decisive action from the BOJ has heightened uncertainty, with concerns looming over the potential repercussions of a prolonged yen depreciation.

The implications of the yen’s decline extend far beyond Japan’s borders, reverberating across global markets. The currency’s status as the worst-performing among major currencies in the Group of Ten (G-10) underscores its significance in the international financial landscape.

Policymakers have issued repeated warnings against excessive depreciation, signaling a commitment to intervene if necessary to safeguard economic stability.

Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki reiterated the government’s readiness to respond to foreign exchange fluctuations, emphasizing the need for vigilance in the face of market volatility.

However, the lack of concrete action from Japanese authorities has left investors grappling with uncertainty, unsure of the yen’s trajectory in the days to come.

Market analysts warn of the potential for further downside risk, particularly in light of upcoming economic data releases and the prospect of thin trading volumes due to public holidays in Japan.

The absence of coordinated intervention efforts and a clear policy stance only exacerbates concerns, fueling speculation about the yen’s future trajectory.

The yen’s current predicament evokes memories of past episodes of currency turmoil, prompting comparisons to Japan’s intervention in 2022 when the currency experienced a similar downward spiral.

The prospect of history repeating itself looms large, as market participants weigh the possibility of intervention against the backdrop of an increasingly volatile global economy.

As Japan grapples with the yen’s precipitous decline, the stakes have never been higher for policymakers tasked with restoring stability to the currency markets. With the world watching closely, the fate of the yen hangs in the balance, poised between intervention and inertia in the face of unprecedented challenges.

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Dollar to Naira Black Market Today, April 25th, 2024

As of April 25th, 2024, the exchange rate for the US dollar to the Nigerian Naira stands at 1 USD to 1,300 NGN in the black market, also referred to as the parallel market or Aboki fx.

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3 days ago

April 25, 2024

Samed Olukoya

Naira to Dollar Exchange- Investors King Rate - Investors King

As of April 25th, 2024, the exchange rate for the US dollar to the Nigerian Naira stands at 1 USD to 1,300 NGN in the black market, also referred to as the parallel market or Aboki fx.

For those engaging in currency transactions in the Lagos Parallel Market (Black Market), buyers purchase a dollar for N1,260 and sell it at N1,250 on Wednesday, April 24th, 2024 based on information from Bureau De Change (BDC).

Meaning, the Naira exchange rate declined when compared to today’s rate below.

This black market rate signifies the value at which individuals can trade their dollars for Naira outside the official or regulated exchange channels.

Investors and participants closely monitor these parallel market rates for a more immediate reflection of currency dynamics.

How Much is Dollar to Naira Today in the Black Market?

Kindly be aware that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) does not acknowledge the existence of the parallel market, commonly referred to as the black market.

The CBN has advised individuals seeking to participate in Forex transactions to utilize official banking channels.

Black Market Dollar to Naira Exchange Rate

Buying Rate: N1,300
Selling Rate: N1,290

Naira

Dollar to Naira Black Market Today, April 24th, 2024

As of April 24th, 2024, the exchange rate for the US dollar to the Nigerian Naira stands at 1 USD to 1,260 NGN in the black market, also referred to as the parallel market or Aboki fx.

Published

4 days ago

April 24, 2024

Samed Olukoya

As of April 24th, 2024, the exchange rate for the US dollar to the Nigerian Naira stands at 1 USD to 1,260 NGN in the black market, also referred to as the parallel market or Aboki fx.

For those engaging in currency transactions in the Lagos Parallel Market (Black Market), buyers purchase a dollar for N1,250 and sell it at N1,240 on Tuesday, April 23rd, 2024 based on information from Bureau De Change (BDC).

Meaning, the Naira exchange rate declined slightly when compared to today’s rate below.

This black market rate signifies the value at which individuals can trade their dollars for Naira outside the official or regulated exchange channels.

Investors and participants closely monitor these parallel market rates for a more immediate reflection of currency dynamics.

How Much is Dollar to Naira Today in the Black Market?

Kindly be aware that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) does not acknowledge the existence of the parallel market, commonly referred to as the black market.

The CBN has advised individuals seeking to participate in Forex transactions to utilize official banking channels.