
CBN's First-Half FX Sales Fall to Lowest in 19 Years as Naira Stabilises
Lower intervention reflects a calmer currency market and record reserves, but analysts caution it may also signal compressed import demand rather than a self-sustaining market.
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Lower intervention reflects a calmer currency market and record reserves, but analysts caution it may also signal compressed import demand rather than a self-sustaining market.

Gross external reserves rose to an all-time high of $55.07 billion in early October while net reserves climbed to a record $46 billion, CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso said.

The Central Bank of Nigeria lowered its benchmark interest rate by 350 basis points on September 22, 2026, the steepest cut on record, as inflation eased for a third straight month and reserves strengthened.

The naira held broadly steady around N1,370 to the dollar as stronger reserves, tighter policy and returning portfolio inflows kept the currency within a narrow range.

Fitch Ratings has revised Nigeria's credit outlook to Positive from Stable, citing sustained reforms, disinflation and improved foreign reserves of $54.9 billion.
The agency affirmed Nigeria's sovereign rating at B but changed the outlook to positive, citing naira flexibility, disinflation and faster-than-expected reserve accumulation.

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