Aboki Naira to Dollar Black Market Exchange Rate Today, 9th August 2026

The parallel market, commonly referred to as the Aboki or black market rate for the Nigerian naira against the US dollar, stood at ₦1,425 to sell and ₦1,410 to buy as of Sunday, 9th August 2026.

This means traders across major centres including Lagos, Abuja, Kano and Port Harcourt are offering one dollar for ₦1,425 while purchasing it from customers at ₦1,410, according to updates from open market aggregators tracking AbokiFX figures.

The official Central Bank of Nigeria rate hovered near ₦1,363.85, leaving a premium of roughly 4.3 percent between the parallel market and the formal window. The sell rate reflects a rise of about 2.52 percent compared with some recent readings, though daily movements remain modest amid ongoing liquidity conditions in the foreign exchange space.

Market participants continue to monitor the gap closely as it influences pricing for imports, travel and informal dollar demand. Rates can vary slightly by location and dealer, so individuals are advised to confirm prevailing quotes before completing any transaction.