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    Kenneth JukporBy Kenneth JukporAugust 15, 2023No Comments50 Views
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    Naira slump: CBN Restricts Diaspora Remittances

    Following the tumbling of the naira at the parallel market in recent times, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has started introducing foreign exchange intervention measures aimed at clamping down on currency speculators in the foreign exchange markets, including restrictions 9n diaspora remittances.

    Acting Governor of the CBN, Folashodun Shonubi, made the disclosure to State House correspondents on Monday at the Presidential Villa after briefing President Bola Tinubu on what the bank was doing to halt the slide of the naira.

    He said Tinubu expressed his concern over the effects of the recent developments in the foreign exchange market, particularly on average citizens.

    According to Shonubi, the volatility of the naira in the parallel market is not solely driven by economic factors, but also speculative demand.

    The apex bank governor said while he would not disclose specific details of the proposed intervention measures, he warned speculators that the proposed measures could potentially lead to significant losses for them.

    He said the primary purpose of his presence at the Presidential Villa was to reassure the President that the CBN was taking decisive action to address the concerns raised.

    He expressed confidence that the measures being implemented would yield positive outcomes within a few days.

    According to him, the CBN’s ultimate goal is to create an efficient and reasonable operating environment that minimises the negative impacts on the average Nigerian’s life.

    He said, “Mr President is very concerned about some of the goings on in the foreign exchange market. One of the things we discussed is what could be done to stabilise and what could be done to improve the liquidity in the market and also the goings on in the various other markets, including the parallel market.

    “He’s concerned about its impact on the average person, since, unfortunately a lot of activities that we do, which are purely local, are still referenced to exchange rates in the parallel market.

    “We’ve discussed and I’ve shared with him what we’re doing to improve supply. If you look at the official market, you’ll find that that market has been fairly stable and the spreads of the difference have not fluctuated as much.”

    He added, “We do not believe that the changes going on in the parallel market are driven by pure economic demand and supply, but are touched by speculative demand from people.

    “Some of the plans and strategies, which I’m not at liberty to share with you, means sooner rather than later, the speculators should be careful because we believe the things we’re doing, when they come to fruition, may result in significant losses to them.

    “But my presence here is more about the concerns the President has and his needs to know that we are doing something about it, assurances of which I have given him totally.

    “So I hope this helps. We are looking at it and we’re doing things which will significantly impact the market in a few days time and we will all see it. The intention is to ensure the environment operates at a level that’s more efficient, but also that is also very reasonable and does not have a negative impact to the best that we can on the lives of the average person.”

    Meanwhile, the apex bank has started introducing some measures aimed at reducing pressure on the naira at the parallel market, as it recently issued a circular to all authorised dealers, international money transfer operators and the general public.

    The circular was signed by the Director, Trade and Exchange Department, CBN, Ozoemena Nnaji.

    In the circular dated August 9, 2023, the CBN placed limits on the exchange rate for naira payout of Diaspora remittances.

    The CBN directed that the naira payment option for proceeds of Diaspora remittances should be made within a limit of -2.5 per cent to +2.5 per cent of the previous day’s average rate on the Investors’ and Exporters’ window.

    The circular read, “Further to the circular referenced TED/FEM/PUB/FPC/001/004 dated July 10, 2023 and the meetings held with all banks and IMTOS, the Central Bank of Nigeria hereby announces an allowable limit of -2.5% to +2.5% of the Investors’ and Exporters’ window average rate of the previous day as the anchor rate for the naira payout option.

    “Accordingly, all banks and International Money Transfer Operators are required to adhere to the stipulated limits. Please note and ensure strict compliance.”

    Shonubi had last week said the diversion of Diaspora remittances to the parallel market was putting pressure on the local currency.

    At the end of the last Monetary Policy Committee meeting, the acting CBN governor said the apex bank was working towards making the forex market more efficient and effective in the face of high demand for dollars.

    Regarding the CBN’s responsibility in the market, Shonubi said, “The role of the central bank is to intervene and keep the market at a fairly stable level.”

    With the arbitrage gap between the I&E Fx window and the parallel market widening to about N100 due to foreign exchange shortage shortage, the Economic Intelligence Unit recently predicted that the CBN will revert to “heavier management of the exchange rate in late 2023 to tame rapid price rises.”

    Meanwhile, the naira has lost an essential source of support after the central bank’s long-delayed financial statements revealed that effective foreign-exchange reserves at its disposal were much lower than previously disclosed according to Bloomberg report.

    The accounts published on Friday showed a previously undisclosed $7.5bn in transactions with JP Morgan Chase & Co and Goldman Sachs Group Inc.

    In addition, it detailed an exposure in foreign-currency forward contracts of almost $7bn. The central bank also showed it vastly exceeded the limit placed on its lending to the government.

    The local currency has already been plunging since the CBN allowed it to trade more freely in June.

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