Market data from forex tracking platforms such as ExchangeRate.guru and CBN’s authorized dealers show that: Today’s exchange rate: ₦1,543.74 per USD Previous close (Friday, June 27): ₦1,546.90 Month start (June 1): ₦1,588.26 Change since month start: ₦44.52 gain (2.88%) –
Despite gains in the official market, the black market (parallel market) continues to show a different trend. As of this morning: –
– Black Market Rate (Lagos): ₦1,590 – ₦1,620 per dollar Bureau De Change (BDC) rate: ₦1,580 – ₦1,600 per dollar TJ News Nigeria gathered that while the official rate is stabilising, street traders in major cities like Lagos, Abuja, and Port Harcourt report increased scarcity of USD, leading to slightly higher rates.