Seasonal demand pushes naira to 1,425/$ on summer travel, school fees

    Hope Moses-Ashike | Top Stories | Jul 10, 2026    
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As summer activities gather momentum, the seasonal surge in dollar demand for vacations, overseas tuition, and business trips is widening the gap between the official and parallel exchange rates.

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