The naira firmed 0.12 percent to close at 163.70 against the dollar on Monday, after the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) sold dollars directly to lenders on the interbank market to prop up the ailing currency, dealer said. The local unit eased to around 164.15 naira by midday trade, prompting the ce
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