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naira

American

[nahy-ruh] / ˈnaɪ rə /

noun

a paper money and monetary unit of Nigeria, equal to 100 kobo: replaced the pound in 1973.

naira British

/ ˈnaɪrə /

noun

the standard monetary unit of Nigeria, divided into 100 kobo

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Etymology

Origin of naira

C20: altered from _Nigeria

Example Sentences

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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

This was later raised to about 520,000 naira after protests but she says this was insufficient to secure alternative housing.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

When he took over, the exchange rate was 460 naira to the US dollar.

From BBC • Nov. 17, 2024

The sharp fall in the value of the naira has significantly affected Mr Dangote, whose wealth is largely tied to assets denominated in the local currency.

From BBC • Aug. 28, 2024

Ifemelu was looking at the price tags, converting them to naira, exclaiming, “Ahn-ahn! How can this thing cost this much?”

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

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