Search

Central Bank of Nigeria Introduces Dutch Auction System to Stabilise Naira Amid Rising FX Demand

Allen dreyfus Logo
© Allen Dreyfus
  • The Central Bank of Nigeria implements a Dutch Auction System to manage foreign exchange allocation
  • Banks are directed to provide a detailed list of outstanding FX demands from end users

Lagos, Nigeria – In a bid to address the mounting pressure on the naira and rising demand in the foreign exchange market, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) announced Saturday the introduction of the Dutch Auction System (DAS) for foreign exchange allocation. The new system aims to stabilise the naira by ensuring a more efficient allocation of foreign currency.

Recent Business

People selling fresh fruits at the market in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Photo by Atypeek Dgn @Pexels
How $163mn in EU support is rekindling its strained partnership with Ethiopia
Read More »
Shipyard on the Suez. Photo by Eric Seddon @Pexels
Egypt’s industrial bet: Can the Suez Canal Economic Zone replace lost canal revenues?
Read More »
A woman selling in the market. Photo by B. Aristotlè Guweh Jr @Pexels
South Africa’s inflation puzzle: Markets see calm, households feel the squeeze
Read More »

Recent Politics

Nigerian youth on the street. Photo by Salem Ochidi @ Unsplash
Treason case lays bare Nigeria’s hidden power struggles under Tinubu
Read More »
Benin Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni. Photo @Romuald Wadagni/Facebook
Benin election 2026: From fiscal discipline to political delivery - Wadagni’s real test begins
Read More »
Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo. Photo by Johnnathan Tshibangu @ Unsplash
Why DR Congo is taking in US deportees — and what Africa gains or risks
Read More »

Latest Posts

Latest news insights