Dollar holders rethink bet as naira gains gather pace

    Wasiu Alli | Editor’s picks | Feb 23, 2026    
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As the naira continues to extend its rally, investors who hoarded dollars as a hedge against devaluation are being forced to reassess their trade, with rising yields and improved liquidity in Nigeria’s foreign-exchange market eroding the appeal of sitting on the greenback.

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