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Naira Continues Slide Ahead of Central Bank Meeting

  • Naira falls in both official and parallel markets.
  • Eurobonds see increased yields as investors await the Central Bank’s MPC decision.

 

Abuja, Nigeria – Nigeria’s naira slumped in both official and parallel markets just days before the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting next week.

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