Here’s the latest on the Dollar to Naira exchange rate, especially in the black market (parallel market/Aboki FX), as of Friday, February 27, 2026.
Black Market (Parallel Market) Dollar to Naira Rates
At the Lagos parallel market, Bureau De Change (BDC) traders quoted the following rates:
- Selling: ₦1,380 per US dollar
- Buying: ₦1,360 per US dollar
Note: These are unofficial rates sourced from BDC operators and can change frequently.
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) does not recognise the parallel market and encourages all forex transactions to be conducted through authorised banks.
Exchange Rate Summary
| Market | Rate |
|---|---|
| Black Market (USD to NGN) | |
| Selling | ₦1,380 |
| Buying | ₦1,360 |
| CBN Official Window | |
| Highest | ₦1,369 |
| Lowest | ₦1,345 |
Important: The rates you get when buying or selling dollars may differ from these figures because exchange prices fluctuate throughout the day.
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