Aboki Naira to Dollar Black Market Exchange Rate Today, 25th November 2025

The Nigerian Naira showed resilience against the US Dollar in the parallel market today, with informal currency traders—commonly known as “Aboki” operators—quoting buying rates at ₦1,455 and selling rates at ₦1,465 per dollar across major cities including Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, and Kano.

The rates, gathered from active Bureau De Change (BDC) operators, reflect a slight depreciation from Monday’s levels but remain within a narrow band observed over the past week.

This stability comes despite heightened demand for foreign currency ahead of the holiday season, as importers and travelers stock up on dollars for year-end transactions.

For context, exchanging $1,000 in the black market would yield approximately ₦1,455,000 at the buying rate—a figure that underscores the Naira’s ongoing challenges but also signals a modest recovery from earlier 2025 peaks near ₦1,600 per dollar.

Official Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) rates, by comparison, continue to lag in the parallel segment, with the Investor & Exporter (I&E) window hovering around ₦1,450 last week, creating persistent arbitrage opportunities for cross-border traders.

Market watchers attribute the Naira’s plateau to a combination of factors: subdued importer appetite entering the festive period, cautious rebounds in global crude oil prices (Nigeria’s primary forex earner, trading around $72 per barrel), and anticipated OPEC+ production decisions that could bolster inflows.

“The Naira’s current footing reflects a delicate balance—holiday demand is testing limits, but oil signals and CBN interventions are providing a buffer,” said an analyst from TheCityCeleb in a recent note.

Small-scale traders and everyday users are advised to verify rates through trusted platforms like AbokiFX to avoid scams in the unregulated market.

As Nigeria navigates a tumultuous year for its currency, eyes remain on upcoming policy moves from the CBN and global commodity trends for signs of further stabilization.

Exchange rates are subject to intraday fluctuations; always consult licensed BDC operators for transactions.