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Naija & The News Tuesday, 27 October 2026
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Naira Depreciates Against US Dollar

The Nigerian naira has fallen in value against the US dollar. This affects people who need to buy foreign goods or travel abroad. Has the cost of imported goods gone up where you live?

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