Nigerian and Ugandan Currencies Face Pressure

Nigerian and Ugandan currencies are expected to weaken against the dollar due to import demand and profit-taking. Meanwhile, the currencies of Kenya, Ghana, and Zambia are anticipated to remain stable amid balanced market liquidity.

A teller handles Ugandan shilling notes inside the cashier's booth at a forex exchange bureau in Kampala, Uganda, October 14, 2026. REUTERS/Abubaker Lubowa

Nigeria and Uganda currencies face downward pressure against the dollar through Thursday, while peers hold steady. Traders expect seasonal import demand and profit-taking to drive the weakness. Central bank intervention remains a key variable for currency stability across both markets.

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