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Naira Depreciates Against United States Dollar

The naira's value decreased against the United States dollar on Friday. The Central Bank of Nigeria reported that the naira weakened significantly.

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This change can affect Nigerians who import goods or travel abroad. The naira's depreciation can increase prices of imported goods.

The country's foreign reserves have continued to rise despite the naira's depreciation. The naira's value decreased across both official and parallel foreign exchange markets.

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