{
  "id": 2432760,
  "title": "Naira gains N1.13, close at N1,346.49 per dollar",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/naira-gains-n1-13-close-at-n1-346-49-per-dollar",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-08-21T21:18:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/naira-gains-n1-13-close-at-n1346-49-per-dollar/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Nigerian naira experienced a slight gain of N1.13, closing at N1,346.49 per U.S. dollar on Friday. According to the Central Bank of Nigeria's official website, the currency increased by 0.08 percent compared to Thursday's rate of N1,347.62 per dollar. Throughout the week, the naira remained relatively stable despite ongoing Central Bank reforms. It only showed a brief depreciation on Monday before appreciating again on Tuesday. On Wednesday, the local currency saw a minimal loss of 0.5 percent. However, it rebounded on Thursday with a gain of N2.79, ultimately closing the week with a further gain on Friday. The content provided is protected by copyright, and any reproduction, publication, broadcasting, rewriting, or redistribution is strictly prohibited without prior express written permission from PUNCH.",
  "summary": "The Nigerian Naira gained N1.13, closing at N1,346.49 per dollar at the official market. Discover how the Naira gains amid CBN reforms. Read More: https://punchng.com/naira-gains-n1-13-close-at-n1346-49-per-dollar/",
  "key_points": [
    "Naira gains N1.13, closing at N1,346.49 per dollar",
    "Currency increased by 0.08% compared to Thursday",
    "Naira stable throughout week despite Central Bank reforms"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Naira gains N1.13, close at N1,346.49 per dollar",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/naira-gains-n1-13-close-at-n1-346-49-per-dollar-2437057",
        "published": "2026-08-21T21:50:17.000Z"
      }
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}