Naira’s Latest Dip Shows Why Nigeria Still Has Two Different FX Realities

The naira is facing renewed pressure in the parallel market, with the dollar selling for around ₦1,420, even as the Central Bank of Nigeria insists that the foreign exchange market is becoming more stable. The latest parallel-market rate is notably higher than the official rate, which has been trading around ₦1,362–₦1,369 per dollar. Recent market…

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Otedola Boosts First HoldCo Stake With Fresh ₦222bn Acquisition

Billionaire investor and First HoldCo Chairman Femi Otedola has significantly increased his stake in the financial services group after acquiring an additional 1.779 billion shares valued at approximately ₦222.2 billion. The transaction, disclosed in a regulatory filing submitted to the Nigerian Exchange (NGX), was executed through Otedola’s investment vehicle, Calvados Global Services Limited. The latest…

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