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Illustration for Nigeria's FX reserve drop pressures fintech dollar liquidity
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Nigeria's FX reserve drop pressures fintech dollar liquidity

Nigeria's $1.38bn FX reserve drop over five weeks tightens dollar liquidity for banks and fintechs, pressuring settlement float and agent network economics. The CBN's defense of the Naira prioritizes critical imports over fintech working capital needs. Investors should watch for extended settlement cycles and hidden liquidity crunches in the payments sector.

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