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Forex: CBN sells $20,000 to each BDC at N1,580/$

Forex: CBN sells $20,000 to each BDC at N1,580/$

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced plans to inject more liquidity into the foreign exchange market by approving the sale of US$20,000 to each eligible Bureau De Change (BDC) operator.

This move is aimed at meeting the growing demand for foreign exchange in the retail market, particularly for invisible transactions.

In a circular issued on September 6, 2024, and signed by Dr. W.J. Kanya, Acting Director of the CBN’s Trade and Exchange Department, the bank stated that eligible BDC operators would purchase the foreign currency at the rate of N1,580 per US dollar.

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The BDCs are permitted to sell the forex to end-users at a margin not exceeding 1% above the purchase rate.

To facilitate the process, the bank said eligible BDCs must make Naira payments into designated CBN deposit accounts and submit the required documentation at the appropriate CBN branches in Abuja, Awka, Kano, and Lagos for the collection of the approved $20,000.

This measure is part of CBN’s ongoing efforts to stabilize the forex market and meet demand for invisible transactions such as payment for personal travel, medical bills, and school fees.

Forex: CBN sells $20,000 to each BDC at N1,580/$

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