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Naira strengthens to N1,800/£ against British Pound, highest level in 7 months
Summary by The Lagos Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Olumide Adesina , as published by Nairametrics
· September 3, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Further details on this development are available from Nairametrics, which reported the naira's strengthened position against the British Pound. The naira has reached its strongest level against the British Pound in 7 months, trading at N1,800/£.
The naira has reached its strongest level against the British Pound in 7 months, trading at N1,800/£. This exchange rate is currently seen in the official market.
The last time the naira was this strong against the British Pound was in late February.
Further details on this development are available from Nairametrics, which reported the naira's strengthened position against the British Pound.
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Published: September 3, 2026 ·
Source: Nairametrics ·
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