Aboki Naira to Dollar Black Market Exchange Rate Today, 26th December 2025
As Nigerians continue the post-Christmas celebrations in the vibrant “Detty December” season, the Nigerian Naira has maintained a steady performance in the parallel (black) market on Thursday, 26th December 2025.
Bureau de Change (BDC) operators and Aboki traders in major cities including Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, and Kano report that the US Dollar is trading at approximately ₦1,496 per USD on the selling rate.
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Buying rates from customers are hovering around ₦1,480–₦1,490 per USD, showing minimal fluctuations from the previous days. This stability comes amid reduced trading activity following the Christmas holiday, coupled with seasonal inflows from diaspora remittances that typically boost forex supply during the festive period.
The rate remains largely unchanged from Christmas Day (25th December) and Christmas Eve, reflecting low business demand and a quieter market over the public holidays.
In comparison, the official rate at the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) stands significantly stronger, around ₦1,450–₦1,460 per USD, highlighting ongoing efforts by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to narrow the gap between official and parallel markets through improved liquidity and reforms.
Analysts note that the Naira’s resilience in late December is supported by these CBN interventions, providing a positive close to the year despite earlier pressures.
Traders advise caution, as rates can vary slightly by location and are subject to daily changes based on supply and demand.
Sources: Aggregated reports from parallel market operators in Lagos and Abuja, consistent with updates from nairatoday.com and thecityceleb.com as of 26th December 2025.
