The naira slipped marginally against the safe-haven currency during the first trading session of the week, while the dollar showed strength in the global market.
The CBN data indicated that the Nigerian naira depreciated by N1.68/$ and 0.1% against the US dollar, settling at N1,535.9/$, compared to N1,534.29/$ at the previous market close.
The weaker domestic currency gained 20 Kobo against the Pound Sterling to close at N2,060/£1, compared to N2,060.34/£1 in the previous session.