Bigger reserves, weaker naira, CBN research points to Nigeria’s deficit problem
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Verified Synthesis~82s readThat is N4.44 weaker than the N1,346.01 close on 2 November, according to Central Bank of Nigeria data reported by Nairametrics. On 5 November 2026, the naira closed at N1,350.45 per dollar on the Nigerian foreign exchange market.
Context & Background
- ✦What the study found A paper in the CBN Journal of Applied Statistics, Budget Deficit Dynamics and Macroeconomic Performance in Nigeria by Ndubuisi E.
Key Figures & Named Entities
5 November:On 5 November 2026, the naira closed at N1,350.45 per dollar on the Nigerian foreign exchange market.2 November:That is N4.44 weaker than the N1,346.01 close on 2 November, according to Central Bank of Nigeria data reported by Nairametrics.$82 million:Interbank turnover that day was about $82 million, down from about $101 million the session before.
Outlook & Next Steps
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Key Takeaways
Verified Extract- That is N4.44 weaker than the N1,346.01 close on 2 November, according to Central Bank of Nigeria data reported by Nairametrics.
- On 5 November 2026, the naira closed at N1,350.45 per dollar on the Nigerian foreign exchange market.
- What the study found A paper in the CBN Journal of Applied Statistics, Budget Deficit Dynamics and Macroeconomic Performance in Nigeria by Ndubuisi E.
Key Facts:5 November: On 5 November 2026, the naira closed at N1,350.45 per dollar on the Nigerian foreign exchange market.2 November: That is N4.44 weaker than the N1,346.01 close on 2 November, according to Central Bank of Nigeria data reported by Nairametrics.$82 million: Interbank turnover that day was about $82 million, down from about $101 million the session before.2024: Uguru, uses annual data from 1981 to 2024.
Editorial Excerpt
On 5 November 2026, the naira closed at N1,350.45 per dollar on the Nigerian foreign exchange market. That is N4.44 weaker than the N1,346.01 close on 2
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What is the latest development regarding Central Bank of Nigeria?
That is N4.44 weaker than the N1,346.01 close on 2 November, according to Central Bank of Nigeria data reported by Nairametrics.
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The primary parties identified in this coverage include Central Bank of Nigeria, Naira & Foreign Exchange Policy, Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
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On 5 November 2026, the naira closed at N1,350.45 per dollar on the Nigerian foreign exchange market.
