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Oil Sector Utilises $2.15bn In Foreign Exchange

Nigeria's oil sector used $2.15bn in foreign exchange in the first half of 2026. The sector's demand for foreign currency rose sharply in June.

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Oil sector workers and businesses may be affected by the changes in foreign exchange utilisation. Has foreign exchange affected your business or job?

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