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Nigeria economic stability, FX inflows, and cost of living

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By September 2026, Nigeria’s macroeconomic landscape continued to show signs of stabilization following structural reforms, including fuel subsidy removal and foreign exchange liberalization. While real GDP growth reached 4.43% in Q2 2026, a disconnect persists between macroeconomic indicators and household reality. Market activity saw a significant surge on September 10, 2026, with the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) recording a daily turnover of $1.45 billion, a 167.2% increase from the previous day. This marked the highest turnover level since July 21, 2026, with transaction volume rising to 470 deals and interbank activity increasing to 234 deals. billion. Despite this liquidity, the naira remained volatile; as of September 11, the official NFEM rate was approximately ₦1,329.44 to the dollar, while the parallel market rate was approximately ~~₦1,390, trading about 4.6% above~~ ₦1,390. By September 13, Nigeria’s foreign reserves reached an 18-year high of $54.41 billion, driven by elevated global oil prices, increased local production, and the ~~official rate.~~ operations of the Dangote Refinery, which has reduced domestic demand for US dollars to import crude. Central Bank data indicates over 99% of the credit balance remains liquid. Addressing the ongoing cost-of-living crisis, Minister of Budget and Economic Planning Abubakar Atiku Bagudu stated on September 16 that the crisis stems from a combination of domestic reforms and global economic turbulence. He noted that while fuel subsidy removal and foreign exchange reforms have increased living costs, they are intended to foster long-term stability and strengthen the fiscal capacity of all levels of government through ‘fiscal federalism.’ As the administration pursues a goal of reaching a $1 trillion economy by 2030, it faces a ‘corporate exodus’ of multinationals scaling back due to high energy and living costs. ~~While supporters like PEBEC Director-General Zahrah Mustapha Audu argue reforms are necessary to prevent ‘long-term structural failure,’ analysts~~ Analysts warn that macroeconomic gains must be balanced with citizen ~~welfare. Furthermore,~~ welfare, especially as the nation faces a projected 60 percent plunge in oil revenue by ~~2030 due to the global energy transition, underscoring the urgent need for economic diversification.~~ 2030.

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