Naira falls to 1,537/$, weakens by 42% in 2024
The naira closed on Christmas Eve at an all-time low of N1,537 per dollar, marking a slight improvement from the previous day’s N1,538/$1. This new low surpasses the naira’s previous worst performance of N885.88/$1 recorded on 22 December 2023, signaling a significant deterioration in the currency’s value. Over the past year, the naira has weakened by an eye-watering 42 per …