Dollar to Naira Today: Black Market (Aboki FX) and Official CBN Rates

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What is the current Dollar to Naira exchange rate at the black market, also referred to as the parallel market or Aboki FX?

Below is the latest update on the black market Dollar to Naira exchange rate for Thursday, January 23, 2026. These are the rates at which individuals can exchange U.S. dollars for Nigerian naira within the parallel market.

How much is a dollar to naira today at the black market?
The current black market exchange rate for the U.S. dollar against the naira shows that traders in the Lagos parallel market are selling one dollar for ₦1,490 and buying at ₦1,482, based on information obtained from Bureau De Change (BDC) operators on Friday, January 23, 2026.

It is important to note that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) does not officially acknowledge transactions carried out in the black market. The apex bank has consistently advised individuals and businesses seeking foreign exchange to conduct their transactions through licensed commercial banks.

Dollar to Naira Black Market Exchange Rate Today

Dollar to Naira (USD/NGN)

Selling Rate: ₦1,490
Buying Rate: ₦1,482

Dollar to Naira CBN Official Rate Today

Dollar to Naira (USD/NGN)

Highest Rate: ₦1,423
Lowest Rate: ₦1,420

Please be aware that foreign exchange rates may vary slightly depending on location, demand, and individual currency dealers. As such, the actual buying or selling price you receive may differ from the figures listed above.