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Author: dailypost.ngPublished on: April 9, 2026Country: Nigeria

Business & Economy

The Naira appreciated significantly against the dollar on the official foreign exchange market on April 9, 2026. The Central Bank of Nigeria reported that this upward trend continued from the previous day. Additionally, the Transmission Company of Nigeria announced a planned one-day power outage affecting parts of Oyo State.

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