Aboki Naira to Dollar Black Market Exchange Rate Today, 25th January 2026

The Nigerian Naira continued to show slight fluctuations in the parallel market (commonly known as the black market or Aboki FX) amid ongoing economic pressures and forex supply dynamics.

According to the latest updates from reliable parallel market trackers and sources such as Aboki Forex, as well as aggregated dealer reports, the black-market exchange rate for 1 US Dollar today ranges from ₦1,482 to ₦1,500.

• Buy rate (what dealers pay for dollars): Around ₦1,475 – ₦1,482
• Sell rate (what buyers pay in Naira for dollars): Around ₦1,490 – ₦1,500

In major cities such as Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, and Kano, the rate hovered around ₦1,500 in some dealer quotes, reflecting a relatively stable yet still elevated level compared to the official window rate. This represents a marginal strengthening or sideways movement from recent days, when rates were reported in the ₦1,482–₦1,490 range earlier in the week. For comparison:

• The official Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) window and Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM) rates closed the recent session near ₦1,420 – ₦1,422 per dollar, highlighting the persistent premium in the parallel market (a roughly ₦60 – ₦80 gap).

Analysts attribute the current stability in the black market to improved forex inflows, CBN interventions, and seasonal factors, though demand for dollars in informal channels remains high due to import needs, travel, and inflation hedging.

Traders and currency exchangers are advised to verify rates directly with trusted local dealers, as parallel market figures can vary slightly by location, volume, and time of day. Platforms like AbokiFX and NgnRates remain key sources of real-time updates.

The Naira has shown resilience in early 2026, but sustained convergence between official and parallel rates will depend on increased dollar supply and macroeconomic stability measures.

Rates are indicative and sourced from public aggregator platforms and dealer reports as of January 25, 2026. Always confirm with local exchangers for live transactions.