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Naira Sees First Appreciation Against Dollar Since Last Week
The Nigerian naira saw a rise in value against the US dollar across both official and parallel foreign exchange markets, marking its first appreciation since the previous week.
According to FMDQ data, the naira strengthened slightly to N1,554.65 against the dollar on Thursday, up from N1,561.98 on Wednesday, indicating a gain of N7.33 compared to the previous day.
Similarly, in the parallel market, the naira improved to N1,550 on Thursday from N1,560 the day before.
This positive trend coincided with a foreign currency transaction turnover of $348.82 million on Thursday.
Despite recent depreciation over the past week, the naira’s recent gains suggest a potential stabilization in its exchange rate dynamics.
- MTN Nigeria Communications Plc (MTNN) – Strong telecom growth and 5G expansion.
- Dangote Cement Plc (DANGCEM) – Leading cement maker benefiting from infrastructure demand.
- Guinness Nigeria Plc (GUINNESS) – Consumer stock with solid turnaround potential.
- Okomu Oil Palm Plc (OKOMUOIL) – Agriculture stock tied to palm oil demand.
- Seplat Energy Plc (SEPLAT) – Energy player with gas and oil sector exposure.
- Zenith Bank Plc (ZENITHBANK) – Tier-1 bank with strong financial performance.
- Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO) – Leading bank with diversified revenue streams.
- Presco Plc (PRESCO) – Palm oil producer with export and dividend potential.
- NASCON Allied Industries Plc (NASCON) – FMCG stock with strong fundamentals.
- Aradel Holdings Plc (ARADEL) – Growing energy sector stock with upstream exposure.
It has been noted that the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) and British American Tobacco Nigeria Foundation (BATNF) plan to renew their partnership in agribusiness.
The new project is to involve youth in the agriculture business, widen their horizons, and educate them about the agritech sector.
The general manager shared that “The foundation is not only providing grants but also building a system of mentorship, structure, and support that enables corps members to see agribusiness as a serious enterprise pathway.” The plan is to use the NYSC platform to engage youths.
Idi Mukhtar Maiha, Minister of Livestock Development, has revealed the government’s intention of placing women in the livestock transformation agenda that they have in store for Nigeria.
During a recent event, he praised women, describing them as the backbone of the country, and shared that the country will keep on needing their support, hence the inclusion of the agenda team.
He also praised the First Lady for the impact she has made in the country so far and her advocacy for women’s empowerment.
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