Currency – The Naira and Kobo
The Naira (₦) and Kobo (k) constitute the official legal tender of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, introduced in 1973 to replace the Nigerian pound.
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View acronymsThe Naira (₦) and Kobo (k) constitute the official legal tender of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, introduced in 1973 to replace the Nigerian pound.
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