In a strategic move to tackle prevailing forex challenges, Nigeria’s Central Bank (CBN) has efficiently disbursed nearly $2 billion over the last three months to settle outstanding foreign exchange forwards. Despite these efforts, the nation grapples with a lingering forex shortage.
Facing approximately $7 billion in matured forex forwards, the CBN has prioritized settling these obligations to instill confidence in the foreign exchange market. Acting spokesperson Hakama Sadi Ali reiterated the CBN’s commitment to resolving pending obligations and ensuring the market’s functionality.
“In the past three months, the CBN has redeemed outstanding forward liabilities, amounting to almost USD 2 billion,” Ali stated in a late Sunday release. “This underscores the Bank’s commitment to the resolution of pending obligations and a functional foreign exchange market.”
The economic impact of forex shortages in Nigeria is notably linked to the decline in oil production, the country’s primary export, contributing over 90% of dollar inflows. Ali highlighted the recent payment of $61.64 million to foreign airlines, showcasing the CBN’s ongoing efforts to settle valid forward transactions and alleviate pressure on the country’s exchange rate.
To address these challenges, President Bola Tinubu has outlined a comprehensive strategy, pledging to enhance foreign currency inflows by attracting new investments, ramping up oil production, and instituting reforms in the foreign exchange market. The recent payment of $61.64 million to foreign airlines, facing difficulties repatriating funds after selling tickets in the local naira currency, signifies the CBN’s ongoing commitment to stabilizing Nigeria’s exchange rate.
As Nigeria navigates these economic challenges, investors keenly observe its efforts to restore stability and boost confidence in its financial markets.
By; Montel Kamau
Serrari Financial Analyst
9th January, 2024
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