Naira weakens to N1,365/$, records sharpest daily decline in 18 months
The naira depreciated by N28 against the US dollar to close at N1,365/$ on October 22, 2026, marking its sharpest single-day decline since April 2025.
Summary by The Lagos Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Olalekan Adigun, as published by Nairametrics · · 1 min read
The naira depreciated by N28 against the US dollar to close at N1,365/$ on October 22, 2026, marking its sharpest single-day decline since April 2025.

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