Nigeria’s dollar demand cools as local refining cuts fuel imports, supports naira

Businessday | 05-06-2026 01:09am |

Nigeria's demand for foreign exchange has decreased by 25.03% within a month, attributed to a reduction in fuel imports due to increased local refining capacity. This decline in dollar demand is expected to provide support for the naira, the country's currency. The shift towards local refining is seen as a strategic move to enhance self-sufficiency in fuel production, thereby mitigating reliance on foreign currency for fuel imports.

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