naira
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of naira
C20: altered from Nigeria
Example Sentences
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AFP reported at the time, citing intelligence sources, that the government paid at least 2 billion naira to Boko Haram for the release of the St Mary's victims -- which authorities denied.
From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026
Each bride receives a dowry of 100,000 naira, while a further 100,000 naira is provided as start-up capital to encourage small-scale entrepreneurship and help the couple achieve financial self-reliance after marriage.
From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2026
That comes as President Bola Tinubu has engaged in a raft of reforms, hailed by economists and investors, including liberalising the naira currency exchange rate, overhauling the tax code and removing a costly fuel subsidy.
From Barron's ● Jul. 22, 2026
Fuel sellers, known as "marketers", and independent analysts have disputed that figure, putting it closer to 2,000 naira.
From Barron's ● Apr. 30, 2026
Inside is a magazine with an envelope stuffed full of crisp naira notes, fresh from the bank.
From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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