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Currency Battle: Home Currency And US Dollar -By Muhammad Konto

The Nigerian government needs to take urgent action to address the depreciation of the Naira. This includes diversifying the economy away from oil exports, improving fiscal discipline, and increasing foreign exchange earnings.

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9 months ago

December 1, 2024

Opinion Nigeria

Today am writing to express my deep concern about the recent depreciation of the Naira against the US Dollar. The Naira has continued to fall in value, reaching a new low of N1,750/USD at the parallel market.

This depreciation has significant implications for the Nigerian economy, businesses, and individuals. The high exchange rate is making it difficult for businesses to import goods and services, leading to higher prices for consumers.

The depreciation of the Naira is also affecting the purchasing power of Nigerians. The high exchange rate is reducing the value of the Naira, making it more difficult for people to afford goods and services.

Furthermore, the depreciation of the Naira is leading to higher inflation. The high exchange rate is increasing the cost of imports, which is being passed on to consumers through higher prices.

The government also needs to take steps to improve investor confidence in the economy. This includes implementing policies to promote transparency and accountability, and providing a stable and predictable business environment.

Government needs to take steps to reduce the country’s reliance on imports. This includes promoting local production and manufacturing, and providing support to local businesses.

The depreciation of the Naira is also affecting the country’s foreign reserves. The high exchange rate is reducing the value of the country’s foreign reserves, making it more difficult for the government to meet its foreign exchange obligations.

The Nigerian government needs to take urgent action to address the depreciation of the Naira. This includes implementing policies to promote economic growth and development, and providing support to local businesses.

The government also needs to take steps to improve the country’s infrastructure. This includes investing in roads, bridges, and other critical infrastructure, and providing support to local businesses.

Moreover, the government needs to take steps to promote transparency and accountability in the economy. This includes implementing policies to prevent corruption, and providing support to local businesses.

The depreciation of the Naira is also affecting the country’s ability to attract foreign investment. The high exchange rate is making it more difficult for foreign investors to invest in the country, and is reducing the country’s competitiveness in the global economy.

The depreciation of the Naira is a major concern for the Nigerian economy, businesses, and individuals. The government needs to take urgent action to address the depreciation of the Naira, and to promote economic growth and development.

I call on Nigerian government to take concrete steps to address the depreciation of the Naira, and to promote economic growth and development.

Muhammad Konto

Mass Communication department, Borno State University, Maiduguri.

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