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Nigeria launches gold-for-naira program to boost reserves, cut dollar use, and support local miners.
Nigeria has launched a gold-for-naira program to boost foreign reserves and strengthen the naira by purchasing gold from local miners using domestic currency, avoiding foreign exchange use.
The initiative, managed by the Solid Minerals Development Fund and supported by presidential approval, aims to reduce smuggling, increase transparency, and support local employment.
It is part of broader efforts to limit dollar usage in sectors like education and reduce reliance on foreign currency.
Global gold prices have surged due to geopolitical tensions, making the program more strategic.
Officials also discussed revitalizing key steel and mining projects during Nigeria Mining Week.
Nigeria inicia un programa de oro por naira para aumentar las reservas, reducir el uso del dólar y apoyar a los mineros locales.