Nigeria

Nigeria’s central bank has hired Deloitte for a comprehensive investigation into FX claims after discovering USD 2.4 bln in invalid foreign overdue claims. These findings, part of an audited account revealing a USD 7 bln backlog in USD demand, have been hidden for seven years. Meanwhile, CBN Governor Cardoso voiced concerns over the naira’s undervaluation, attributing it to panic and misunderstanding in the market.