Aboki Naira to Dollar Black Market Exchange Rate Today, 13th December 2025

As Nigeria approaches the peak of the festive season, the Nigerian Naira experienced a marginal depreciation in the parallel market, commonly referred to as the “Aboki” or black market, on Saturday, 13th December 2025.

Bureau de Change (BDC) operators and street traders in major cities, including Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, and Kano, reported the US Dollar trading at a selling rate of ₦1,496 per USD.

Buying rates hovered around ₦1,480–₦1,485, reflecting a narrow spread amid cautious trading activity over the weekend. This represents a slight increase from Friday’s closing rate of ₦1,495, driven by persistent demand for dollars ahead of holiday travel, imports, and remittances.

Diaspora inflows have provided some support, but experts note that seasonal pressures could push rates higher if official forex supplies remain constrained.

For context:

• Buying Rate (BDC buys USD from you): ≈ ₦1,480–₦1,485
• Selling Rate (You buy USD from BDC): ₦1,496

In comparison, the official Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) rate in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) stood around ₦1,450–₦1,460 per USD earlier in the week, highlighting the ongoing premium in the parallel market.

Analysts attribute the Naira’s relative stability in recent weeks to improved remittance channels and the CBN’s efforts to boost liquidity, though year-end volatility remains a concern, with inflation still elevated and GDP growth forecasts modest at 3.2% for 2025.

Rates are aggregated from real-time reports by parallel market operators and platforms tracking Aboki exchanges. Note that black market rates can vary slightly by location and time of day—always verify with trusted local dealers for transactions.

Stay updated as rates fluctuate rapidly with global oil prices, policy announcements, and demand surges.