Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: The official currency of Nigeria.
Pronunciations: US: /ˈnaɪərə/, UK: /ˈnaɪrə/
Origin and Usage: The naira was introduced in Nigeria in 1973 to replace the pound. It is named after the River Niger, which flows through Nigeria. The naira is used as the official currency of Nigeria and is divided into 100 kobo. It is widely accepted in the country and is used for everyday transactions, as well as for international trade.
Synonyms: None
Related Words: Niger, Arian, Airan, Irana, Raias
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