The Naira Briefing

What moved the naira, and why.

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

Groundnut Export from Nigeria Explained: Prices, Process and Value

16 October 2026

A plain guide to groundnut (peanut) export from Nigeria: the pyramids heritage, oil and food markets, processing, and the dollar factor.

Gemstone Cutting and Lapidary in Nigeria Explained

16 October 2026

A plain guide to gemstone cutting and lapidary in Nigeria: turning rough stones into finished gems, the value added, and the dollar factor.

LNG Exports and the Naira Explained: How Gas Earns Dollars

16 October 2026

A plain guide to Nigeria's LNG exports: how liquefied natural gas is produced and shipped, the dollar earnings, and the link to the naira.

Natural Gas and the Naira Explained: Reserves, Power and Exports

16 October 2026

A plain guide to natural gas in Nigeria: the vast reserves, its role in power and industry, exports, and how it connects to the naira.

Phosphate and Fertilizer Minerals in Nigeria Explained

16 October 2026

A plain guide to phosphate and fertilizer minerals in Nigeria: deposits, the role in agriculture, local blending, and the dollar factor.

Clay and Ceramics Raw Materials in Nigeria Explained

16 October 2026

A plain guide to clay and ceramics raw materials in Nigeria: deposits, the tile and pottery industries, and the dollar factor in production.

Talc Mining in Nigeria Explained: Deposits, Uses and Value

16 October 2026

A plain guide to talc mining in Nigeria: where it is found, its role in cosmetics, plastics, paint and paper, and the dollar factor.

Copper Mining in Nigeria Explained: Deposits, Uses and Value

16 October 2026

A plain guide to copper mining in Nigeria: where it is found, its role in wiring, construction and energy, and why it trades in dollars.

Manganese Mining in Nigeria Explained: Deposits, Uses and Value

16 October 2026

A plain guide to manganese mining in Nigeria: where it is found, its role in steel and batteries, and why it is priced and sold in dollars.

Silica Sand and Glass Making in Nigeria Explained

16 October 2026

A plain guide to silica sand and glass making in Nigeria: deposits, the glass and solar industries, and the dollar factor in production.