Dollar (USD) to Naira Black Market Rate Today – Check the black market and aboki FX exchange rates for the US dollar and the Nigerian naira.
What is the current exchange rate from Dollars to Naira?
You can exchange your dollars for naira at these rates or at the most recent rate on the parallel or black market.
Since the conversion rate on the black market is substantially higher than what the bank offers, Nigerians prefer to swap foreign currencies.
You can find all the information and the current exchange rate for the dollar against the naira on this page, including the CBN and black market rates.
Dollar to Naira Black Market Rate Today?
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has advised those interested in forex to get in touch with their particular banks before proceeding because it does not recognize the parallel market (black market).
The black market (parallel) exchange rate is always different from the CBN rate. The Nigerian economy is greatly impacted by the exchange rate between the US dollar and the Nigerian naira.
Inflation overtakes the economy as the value of the Naira declines, which typically has an effect on the populace. The Central Bank has called for Nigerians to work toward this objective, such as expanding exports, and has stated that the country’s economy needs a substantial turnaround.
The black market rate for dollars is frequently higher than the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The CBN Exchange rate is the rate at which you can purchase or sell dollars for Naira on the CBN website, cbn.gov.ng.
The dollar-to-naira bank rate is the rate you use when you buy something from a foreign website with your Naira MasterCard or Debit card from a Nigerian bank. These rates are almost always cheaper than those available on the black/parallel market.
Dollar (USD) to Naira Black Market Rate Today, 17th January, 2023
| Dollar to Naira (USD to NGN) | Black Market Exchange Rate Today |
| Selling Rate | 750 |
| Buying Rate | 748 |
The US dollar to naira exchange rate changes hourly. The exchange rate fluctuates depending on the volume of dollars available and the demand for it. This means the exchange rate you buy and sell the dollar could be different hours later (high or low).
Factors that could Influence Foreign Exchange Rates in Nigeria
- Conditions of Trade
- Speculators
- Government Debt
- Interest Rates
- Inflation Rates
Bureau De Change operators have cited a lack of FX and a surge in demand for the recent uncontrolled uptrend recorded in the market. In the same vein, some bank users who have FX in their domiciliary account told Nairametrics that they have not been able to withdraw their funds from the bank due to tightened liquidity.
Disclaimer: DAILY NEWS 24 does not set or determine forex rates. The official NAFEX rates are obtained from the website of the FMDQOTC. Parallel market rates (black market rates) are obtained from various sources including online media outlets. The rates you buy or sell forex may be different from what is captured in this article.
