The Naira Briefing

What moved the naira, and why.

Rates, policy and honest context - the blog behind the market terminal.

How to Pay for Facebook and Google Ads in Nigeria

16 October 2026

How Nigerian businesses pay for Facebook and Google ads in 2026: dollar cards, the naira conversion rate, avoiding declined ad accounts, and budgeting.

How to Pay for Software Subscriptions in Nigeria

16 October 2026

How to pay for software and SaaS subscriptions from Nigeria in 2026: Microsoft, Adobe, hosting and tools, dollar cards, the rate, and avoiding declines.

How to Pay for Amazon in Nigeria: Cards, Rates and Tips

16 October 2026

How to pay for Amazon from Nigeria in 2026: the dollar card options, the naira conversion rate, delivery and avoiding declined payments.

How to Start an Export Business in Nigeria: A Practical Guide

16 October 2026

A practical guide to starting an export business in Nigeria: NEPC registration, choosing a product, documentation, getting paid in dollars, and converting well.

How to Start an Import Business in Nigeria: A Practical Guide

16 October 2026

A practical guide to starting an import business in Nigeria: registration, finding suppliers, Form M and documentation, paying in FX, and clearing goods.

How Small Businesses Survive Naira Volatility in Nigeria

16 October 2026

A practical guide for Nigerian SMEs on surviving naira volatility: managing FX-exposed costs, pricing, holding currency, and keeping cash flow steady.

How to Price Your Products When the Naira Moves

16 October 2026

A practical guide for Nigerian businesses on pricing when the naira moves: costing in the real rate, building a buffer, and repricing without losing customers.

How to Send Goods, Not Cash, to Family in Nigeria

16 October 2026

A practical guide to supporting family in Nigeria with goods instead of cash: when it makes sense, shipping and shopping options, and comparing the value.

How Diaspora Nigerians Can Buy Land Safely from Abroad

16 October 2026

A practical guide for diaspora Nigerians buying land safely: verifying title, avoiding the common scams, paying from abroad, and the FX angle.

How to Build an Emergency Fund in Nigeria That Holds Its Value

16 October 2026

A practical guide to building an emergency fund in Nigeria: how much to save, where to keep it, and why part in hard currency protects against the naira.