Weaker Naira Looms as Nigerian Black-Market Rate Plunges

  • Local currency weakens to 450 per dollar in unofficial market
  • Foreign investors repatriation needs pressure forex market

    

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The Nigerian naira’s plunge in the unofficial foreign-exchange market is an indication the central bank may have to weaken the official rate further after last month’s devaluation.