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Nigerian central bank scrutinised over currency troubles
As the naira continues to weaken, analysts argue CBN has been ‘caught asleep at the wheel'
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The Nigerian naira traded at record lows on Monday (November 21), calling into question the central bank's strategy of propping up the currency and raising speculation about a looming devaluation ahead of tomorrow's interest rate decision.
The naira has lost 7% against the dollar since November 7, prompting some observers to speculate that Nigeria is on the cusp of a currency crisis similar to the one that hit Russia earlier this month.
The Bank of Russia burned through $30 billion in foreign
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