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Dollar to Naira exchange rate update – August 22, 2026
VIA NAIJA NEWS:
Dollar to naira exchange rate today black market (Aboki dollar rate):
The exchange rate for the U.S. dollar to the naira at the Lagos Parallel (Black) Market Friday, August 21st, 2026, shows traders selling at ₦1,410 per dollar and buying at ₦1,400 per dollar, according to Bureau De Change (BDC) sources.
However, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) does not officially recognize the parallel or black market. The CBN has advised individuals seeking foreign exchange to conduct transactions through their respective banks.
Dollar to Naira Black Market Rate Today
| Dollar to Naira (USD to NGN) | Black Market Exchange Rate Today |
| Selling Rate | ₦1410 |
| Buying Rate | ₦1400 |
Dollar to Naira CBN Rate Today
| Dollar to Naira (USD to NGN) | CBN Rate Today |
| Highest Rate | ₦1348 |
| Lowest Rate | ₦1342 |
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