• Login
NORVANREPORTS.COM |  Business News, Insurance, Taxation, Oil & Gas, Maritime News, Ghana, Africa, World
  • Home
  • News
    • General
    • Political
  • Economy
  • Business
    • Agribusiness
    • Aviation
    • Banking & Finance
    • Energy
    • Insurance
    • Manufacturing
    • Markets
    • Maritime
    • Real Estate
    • Tourism
    • Transport
  • Technology
    • Telecom
    • Cyber-security
    • Cryptocurrency
    • Tech-guide
    • Social Media
  • Features
    • Interviews
    • Opinions
  • Reports
    • Banking/Finance
    • Insurance
    • Budgets
    • GDP
    • Inflation
    • Central Bank
    • Sec/Gse
  • Lifestyle
    • Sports
    • Entertainment
    • Travel
    • Environment
    • Weather
  • NRTV
    • Audio
    • Video
No Result
View All Result
No Result
View All Result
NORVANREPORTS.COM |  Business News, Insurance, Taxation, Oil & Gas, Maritime News, Ghana, Africa, World
No Result
View All Result
Home Business

Nigeria’s Official Exchange Rate Crashes to N1,600/$1 as Trump Tariffs Rattle Global Markets

4 months ago
in Business, Features, highlights, Home, home-news, latest News, Markets
2 min read
0 0
0
183
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Linkedin

Nigeria’s Official Exchange Rate Crashes to N1,600/$1 as Trump Tariffs Rattle Global Markets

Nigeria’s official exchange rate crashed to N1,600/$1 at the end of trading on April 4, 2025, as Trump-era tariffs continued to rattle global markets.

Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) shows the naira closed at N1,600/$1, marking a 1.9% depreciation compared to the N1,569/$1 recorded the previous day.

This is also the weakest level the naira has reached since December 4, 2024, when it closed at N1,608/$1. The exchange rate has now weakened by 3.9% in the first four days of April, after closing March at N1,537/$1.

What the data is saying

According to data from the CBN, the exchange rate closed at N1,600/$1 on Friday, April 4th, marking a 1.9% depreciation from the previous day.

  • The intra-day highs and lows were reported as N1,625 and N1,519 to the dollar, respectively.
  • The intra-day high of N1,625 is also one of the highest levels recorded this year, suggesting that traders priced the naira at significantly weaker levels.
  • In contrast, the intra-day low of N1,519/$1 indicates that some traders still priced the naira stronger, possibly betting on short-term interventions.

The NFEM rate, which represents the average exchange rate, closed at N1,567, also the weakest the naira has traded this year and since December 4, 2024.

RelatedPosts

Multichoice Rebuffs Minister’s Claim On DSTV Price Cuts, Cites Market Conditions

MTN Nigeria Now the Most Capitalized Stock in Nigeria

Nigerian Stock Market Creates Largest Pool of Billion-Dollar Stocks in 2025

CBN Net Foreign External Reserves (NFER)

The Central Bank recently released its net external reserve position, showing that after netting off liabilities, the external reserves stood at approximately $23 billion.

  • According to the CBN, the NFER rose significantly to $23.11 billion at the end of 2024, marking the highest level in over three years.
  • In a press statement released on Tuesday, the bank noted this is a significant jump from the $3.99 billion recorded at the end of 2023, $8.19 billion in 2022, and $14.59 billion in 2021.

While most analysts who spoke to Nairametrics viewed this as a positive development, some expressed concern that the reserves were still not robust enough, given Nigeria’s continued dependence on portfolio inflows to shore up reserves.

  • However, sources also informed Nairametrics that the apex bank was preparing a new round of foreign currency forwards, which could further boost the central bank’s reserve position.
  • Foreign currency forwards were also deployed by the Emefiele-led central bank, though critics often faulted the terms, arguing they were unfavorable to Nigeria.

Sources with knowledge of the new forwards being considered also suggest the terms are more favorable to Nigeria this time.

Trump Tariffs rattle markets

United States President Donald Trump recently imposed a global tariff on all U.S. trading partners, in what he dubbed “Liberation Day.”

The decision sent global markets into a tailspin, as foreign investors sold off assets over fears of heightened uncertainty and potential reciprocal tariffs. In response, China retaliated with a 34% tariff on all U.S. imports into the country.

  • The United States also imposed a 14% tariff against Nigeria, claiming the country operates a trade surplus.
  • Based on Trump’s stated policy, this should have warranted a 28% tariff, but Nigeria received what Trump called a “concessionary” 14% rate.

While the tariffs are not expected to significantly affect Nigeria’s trade position with the U.S., the likely impact will be felt on the crude oil front. Nigeria relies heavily on crude oil to shore up its foreign currency earnings and thus prefers higher oil prices.

  • However, crude oil prices fell below $70 per barrel for the first time this year as global markets panicked, stoking fears of a potential global recession reminiscent of the COVID-19-era downturn.
  • Nigeria’s 2025 budget is based on a $75 per barrel benchmark and a daily output target of 1.8 million barrels.

Nairametrics sees a drop in crude oil prices as the most consequential threat to exchange rate stability in the near term.

 

Source: nairametrics
Via: norvanreports
Tags: 600/$1 as Trump Tariffs Rattle Global MarketsNigeria’s Official Exchange Rate Crashes to N1

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

I agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy.

No Result
View All Result

Highlights

OPEC+ Nears Decision Point on Next Oil Output Hike

Europe’s Energy Future Hinges on Global Powers

US Companies Cut Investments in China to Record Lows, Here’s Why

How AI is Rewriting and Enhancing Water Risk Management

SheFarms Broiler Edition Kicks Off in Greater Accra

PharmAccess Ghana, Healthcare Federation of Ghana sign SafeCare License Agreement; to use Newest ISQua-Certified Version 5

Trending

Business

Multichoice Rebuffs Minister’s Claim On DSTV Price Cuts, Cites Market Conditions

August 3, 2025

Multichoice Rebuffs Minister's Claim On DSTV Price Cuts, Cites Market Conditions MultiChoice Ghana has pushed back against...

MTN Nigeria Now the Most Capitalized Stock in Nigeria

August 3, 2025

Nigerian Stock Market Creates Largest Pool of Billion-Dollar Stocks in 2025

August 3, 2025

OPEC+ Nears Decision Point on Next Oil Output Hike

August 3, 2025

Europe’s Energy Future Hinges on Global Powers

August 3, 2025

Who we are?

NORVANREPORTS.COM |  Business News, Insurance, Taxation, Oil & Gas, Maritime News, Ghana, Africa, World

NorvanReports is a unique data, business, and financial portal aimed at providing accurate, impartial reporting of business news on Ghana, Africa, and around the world from a truly independent reporting and analysis point of view.

© 2020 Norvanreports – credible news platform.
L: Hse #4 3rd Okle Link, Baatsonaa – Accra-Ghana T:+233-(0)26 451 1013 E: news@norvanreports.com info@norvanreports.com
All rights reserved we display professionalism at all stages of publications

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Business
    • Agribusiness
    • Aviation
    • Energy
    • Insurance
    • Manufacturing
    • Real Estate
    • Maritime
    • Tourism
    • Transport
    • Banking & Finance
    • Trade
    • Markets
  • Economy
  • Reports
  • Technology
    • Cryptocurrency
    • Cyber-security
    • Social Media
    • Tech-guide
    • Telecom
  • Features
    • Interviews
    • Opinions
  • Lifestyle
    • Entertainment
    • Sports
    • Travel
    • Environment
    • Weather
  • NRTV
    • Audio
    • Video

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Create New Account!

Fill the forms bellow to register

All fields are required. Log In

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
NORVANREPORTS.COM | Business News, Insurance, Taxation, Oil & Gas, Maritime News, Ghana, Africa, World
This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Visit our Privacy and Cookie Policy.
We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.