BusinessAugust 20, 2026

kobo

KOH-boh

Definition

A minor monetary unit in Nigeria, equal to one hundredth of a naira.

Etymology

Derived from the English word 'copper,' which was the material often used for low-denomination coinage in the region during the colonial era.

In the news

The article uses kobo to denote the fractional parts of a naira when citing the specific share price declines for various Nigerian stocks.

Pre-election anxiety, profit-taking wipe N5tr from NGX after N160tr peak

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The Guardian Nigeria News

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