- Dollar To Naira Exchange Rate Today, August 17, 2026
- CBN dollar rate ranges between ₦1,356 and ₦1,360 today.
- Exchange rates may change throughout the day across different markets.
The dollar to naira exchange rate opened the week with the naira trading at different values across the official and parallel foreign exchange markets.
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EKO HOT BLOG reports that as of Monday, August 17, 2026, the dollar was quoted at ₦1,420 for selling and ₦1,407 for buying in the parallel market.
| Dollar to Naira (USD to NGN) | Black Market Exchange Rate Today |
|---|---|
| Selling Rate | ₦1,420 |
| Buying Rate | ₦1,407 |
Dollar to Naira CBN Rate Today
The Central Bank of Nigeria rate showed the dollar trading within a range of ₦1,356 to ₦1,360 against the naira.
| Dollar to Naira (USD to NGN) | CBN Rate Today |
|---|---|
| Highest Rate | ₦1,360 |
| Lowest Rate | ₦1,356 |
The difference between the parallel market rate and the CBN rate shows that the dollar remained significantly higher in the black market.
Exchange rates can change throughout the day depending on market conditions, liquidity and demand for foreign currency. Readers should therefore confirm the prevailing rate before carrying out any foreign exchange transaction.
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