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SEE Naira To Dollar Exchange Rate, Black Market– March 2
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The naira is exchanging for ₦1,500 to 1 US Dollar at the parallel market (black market) in Nigeria.
This means that for every one dollar, you can get the equivalent in naira of ₦1,500 on March 2, 2025.
The black market rate signifies the value at which individuals can trade their dollars for naira outside the official or regulated exchange channels.
Note that the Black Market Exchange rate is typically higher than the official exchange rate because it is not regulated by the government.
Note that the Black Market Exchange rate is typically higher than the official exchange rate because it is not regulated by the government.
Today’s March 2 exchange shows that the naira has remained stable against the dollar, maintaining the same rate as it traded on Saturday, March 1, when the naira exchanged at ₦1,500.
The value of any nation’s currency is determined by aggregate supply and demand.
The forces of supply and demand are themselves influenced by a number of factors, including interest rates, inflation, capital flow, and money supply.
Economy
UK Moves Against Chemical in Gel Nail Products Over Reproductive Health Concerns
The United Kingdom has introduced new restrictions on a chemical commonly used in some gel nail polishes amid concerns over its potential impact on fertility and reproductive health.
The restriction targets trimethylbenzoyl diphenylphosphine oxide, commonly known as TPO, a photoinitiator that enables gel polish to harden when exposed to UV light and helps improve its durability and colour retention.
Under the new rules, which took effect on Saturday across England, Wales and Scotland, manufacturers are no longer permitted to place new TPO-containing cosmetic products on the UK market.
However, beauty salons have been given until February 14, 2027, to stop using existing products containing the chemical, meaning customers could still encounter TPO-based gel polishes during the transition period.
The move follows concerns arising from animal studies that have linked TPO exposure to possible reproductive and fertility problems. The European Union introduced a similar prohibition in September 2025.
The restrictions have nevertheless attracted debate within the cosmetics industry. The Cosmetic, Toiletry and Perfumery Association has maintained that the concentration of TPO used in nail products is significantly lower than levels associated with harmful effects.
The UK decision is therefore expected to intensify discussions within the beauty industry over whether precautionary restrictions should take priority where potential reproductive risks remain under investigation.
Economy
Nigerian Stock Market Crashes For 8th Straight Session As Investors Lose Whopping N5.45tn
Investors in the Nigerian stock market recorded a cumulative loss of N5.45 trillion as the equities market extended its bearish run to an eighth consecutive session at the close of trading session on Thursday night, August 20..
Equities listed on the Nigerian Exchange Limited, NGX, have continued to experience significant declines since Tuesday, August 11, 2026 but last week, investors on the NGX lost N3.8 trillion in four consecutive bearish sessions.
From Monday to Thursday this week, stocks on the NGX have lost a total of N1.65 trillion meaning that the combined losses recorded over the last eight trading sessions amounted to N5.45 trillion, wiping out previous gains in the market.
The market extended its bearish run on Thursday as investors lost N440 billion, driven by continued profit-taking in large- and mid-cap stocks.
Market capitalisation declined by 0.30 per cent, or N440 billion, from N155.417 trillion at the opening of trading to N154.977 trillion at the close.
Economy
See Dollar to Naira exchange rate today August 21,2026
The Naira yesterday depreciated to N1,405 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,400 per dollar on Wednesday.
But the naira appreciated to N1,347.5 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market, NFEM.
Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, showed that the indicative exchange rate for the naira fell to N1,347.5 per dollar from N1,351 per dollar on Wednesday, indicating N3.5 appreciation for the naira.
Consequently, the margin between the parallel and official markets widened to N57.5 per dollar from N49 per dollar on Wednesday.
The interbank turnover at NFEM rose by 0.22 percent to N371.8 million yesterday from N370.98 million the previous day.
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