Dollar to Naira Rate Today – July 9, 2025 – Official/ Black Market Rate

• Dollar to Naira Rate Today – July 9, 2025 .

• Currency spread highlights ongoing forex shortages and market strain.

• Businesses rely on Aboki FX despite premium over official rate.

The Nigerian naira continues to face pressure in both official and parallel markets as of July 9, 2025. According to global exchange data, the official exchange rate recorded a slight uptick, with the U.S. dollar buying at ₦1,532.6 and selling at ₦1,533.6, reinforcing concerns over persistent currency weakness.

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EKO HOT BLOG reports that in the black market (popularly known as Aboki FX), the dollar is trading significantly higher. In Lagos, it is currently bought at ₦1,610 and sold for ₦1,615, highlighting the disparity between official and parallel-market rates and ongoing foreign exchange shortages.

Below is a comprehensive overview of the exchange rate landscape:

What This Means

• The ₦80 gap between official and parallel rates underscores Nigeria’s ongoing forex challenges and supply constraints.

• Importers, exporters, and businesses relying on foreign currency continue to favour the black market despite higher costs, while official channels remain tightly regulated.

• For travelers, investors, and remittance recipients, it’s essential to compare both markets. Licensed banks offer lower rates, but black market dealers provide access amid official shortfalls.

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