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Nigeria’s Exchange Rate Dynamics: Drivers, Investment Implications & Economic Impact (Q1 Report)

The Nigerian foreign exchange market experienced significant volatility between January and April 2026, with the
USD/NGN rate oscillating between approximately ₦1,335 and ₦1,430. This report examines the key
macroeconomic and structural drivers behind these fluctuations, assesses the implications for investment flows and
capital importation, and evaluates the broader effects on the Nigerian economy. Understanding these dynamics is
critical for investors, portfolio managers, and policymakers navigating Nigeria’s evolving financial landscape.

DPH CAPITAL MARKETS DIGEST

The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) delivered a broadly positive week for the period 23–27 March 2026, with notable
breadth across Consumer Goods, Oil & Gas, and Industrial sectors. The week’s standout performers were led
by Zichis Agro Allied Industries (+60.72%), Premier Paints (+60.26%), and John Holt (+59.92%) — all reflecting
continued momentum in recovery plays. Blue-chip names including Presco (+16.40%) and Airtel Africa
(+10.00%) also featured prominently among the week’s gainers, confirming institutional participation in high
quality names.

Best Performing NGX Stocks (Feb 2026)

February 2026 delivered the NGX’s strongest monthly gain since the 35.28% rally of January 2024, with the All-Share Index surging
+16.60% to close at 192,826.77 pts. Market capitalisation rose from ₦106.15T to ₦123.76T creating over ₦17.6 trillion in investor
wealth. A total of 85 equities gained versus only 34 decliners, reflecting overwhelmingly positive market breadth driven by strong FY2025
earnings, naira stabilisation at ~₦1,390/$, CBN reserves at a 13-year high of $49 billion, and the CBN’s April 2026 banking recapitalisation
deadline.

Nigeria Secures Strategic European Investments of $100 million for Project BRIDGE

Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, on Wednesday announced fresh international funding commitments for Project BRIDGE, confirming new investments from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the European Union Nigeria has achieved a landmark milestone in its digital transformation journey, securing major investments from European partners to accelerate Project …

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Naira breaks N1,400 barrier at N1,396.99/$1

The Nigerian naira has strengthened beyond the key ₦1,400 psychological threshold, closing at ₦1,396.99 per U.S. dollar on the official foreign exchange market. This marks a notable appreciation and signals renewed momentum for the local currency after months of sustained pressure. Market data from the Central Bank of Nigeria showed that the naira gained marginally …

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