- Dollar To Naira Exchange Rate Today, April 21st, 2026
- Official rate ranges between ₦1353 and ₦1341
- Forex demand continues to pressure the naira
The exchange rate between the US dollar and the Nigerian naira remained relatively steady on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, across both the black market and the official window.
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EKO HOT BLOG reports that at the parallel market, the naira continued to trade at higher levels due to sustained demand for foreign exchange. Traders reported that the dollar was sold at ₦1400 and bought at ₦1390, reflecting ongoing pressure on the local currency.
Below is a breakdown of today’s exchange rates:
Dollar to Naira (USD to NGN) Black Market Exchange Rate Today
Selling Rate ₦1400
Buying Rate ₦1390
Dollar to Naira (USD to NGN) CBN Rate Today
Highest Rate ₦1353
Lowest Rate ₦1341
At the official market, figures from the Central Bank of Nigeria showed the naira traded between ₦1353 and ₦1341. The gap between the official and black market rates persists, highlighting continued challenges in the foreign exchange market.
Economic analysts attribute the disparity to limited forex supply at the official window and high demand in the informal sector. Despite ongoing policy measures, the pressure on the naira remains evident.
Market observers expect fluctuations to continue in the short term, depending on forex inflows and monetary policy adjustments aimed at stabilising the currency.
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