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CBN to sell $20,000 to each BDC at N1,450/$1

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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced the approval of the sales of FX to eligible Bureau De Change (BDCs) to meet the demand for invisible transactions in a decisive step to strengthen the naira.

In a circular signed by A. A Mahdi, the Acting Director, Trade and Exchange at the CBN, the bank announced that the sum of $20,000 is to be sold to each BDC at the rate of N1,450/$1.

This rate represents the lower band of the trading rate at the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM) from the previous trading day.

These sales come at a time when the naira faces constant pressure, inching toward the N1,600/$1 ceiling.

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This measure is expected to meet the demand for invisible transactions and curb the widening exchange rate premium observed in the parallel market.

To address these distortions and ensure a more stable exchange rate, the CBN’s approval allows BDCs to sell FX to eligible end-users with a margin not exceeding 1.5% above the purchase rate from the CBN.

This means that the BDCs cannot make more than N21.75 profit on each dollar they sell to their customers.

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SEE Exchange Rates Black Market Dollar To Naira Exchange Rate In Lagos, FCT, 28 January 2025

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Bureau De Change (BDC) sources in Gwarimpa and Gwagwalada in FCT buy a dollar for N1685 and sell it for N1700 on Tuesday, January 28, 2024.

Black Market Dollar To Naira Exchange Rate in Lagos and FCT today, 28 January 2025.

The official naira black market exchange rate in Lagos and FCT, Abuja today including the Black Market rates, Bureau De Change (BDC), and CBN rates.

According to Bureau De Change (BDC) sources in the Ogba and Ikeja axis of Lagos state, the exchange rate for a dollar to naira at the Parallel Market (Black Market) is N1700 on Tuesday, January 28, 2024, players bought a dollar for N1685 and sold it for N1700.

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Bureau De Change (BDC) sources in Gwarimpa and Gwagwalada in FCT buy a dollar for N1685 and sell it for N1700 on Tuesday, January 28, 2024.

Please note that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) does not recognize the parallel market (black market), as it has directed individuals who want to engage in Forex to approach their respective banks.

Dollar to Naira Black Market Rate Lagos
Dollar to Naira (USD to NGN) Black Market Exchange Rate Today
Buying Rate N1685
Selling Rate N1700
Dollar to Naira Black Market Rate FCT, Abuja
Dollar to Naira (USD to NGN) CBN Rate Today
Buying Rate N1685
Selling Rate N1700
Please note that the rates you buy or sell forex may differ from what is captured in this article because prices vary from state to state across Nigeria.

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Naira rebounces against US Dollar, gains N10

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The Nigerian Naira appreciated against the dollar in the parallel exchange market on Monday, recording a gain of ₦10.

A Bureau de Change operator in Wuse Zone 4, Abuja, Abubakar Alhasan, disclosed to DAILY POST that the Naira strengthened to ₦1,650 per dollar on Monday, compared to ₦1,660 recorded last Friday.

This improvement in the parallel market indicates a positive development for the local currency, which has faced persistent challenges in recent months.

However, in the official foreign exchange market, the Naira experienced a slight drop. According to data from the Financial Markets Dealers Quotation (FMDQ), the currency traded at ₦1,533.63 per dollar on Monday, compared to ₦1,531.20 last Friday, reflecting a marginal depreciation of ₦2.43.

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The Naira’s performance continues to show mixed sentiments across different market segments. While the parallel market has seen a modest gain, the official window reflects a slight loss. This volatility underscores ongoing challenges despite efforts by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to stabilize the currency.

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Over recent months, the Naira has fluctuated in value due to a combination of factors, including fluctuating forex demand, limited dollar supply, and monetary policy adjustments. The CBN’s interventions, including forex reforms and measures to improve liquidity, have aimed to address these issues, though the currency continues to experience periodic pressure.

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We’ll fix economy, security , fight corruption — VP  Shettima

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Vice President Kashim Shettima has assured Nigerians of the commitment of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, administration to fight corruption, fix the economy, improve national cohesion and strengthen the independence of the judiciary.

Shettima gave this assurance at the national conference on strengthening democracy in Nigeria on Monday in Abuja.

The conference themed, ‘Strengthening Nigeria’s democracy: Pathways to good governance and political integrity’,was organised by the African Centre for Leadership, Strategy and Development.

Shettima, who was represented by his Special Adviser on political issues, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, admitted that while democracy is not a perfect system, compared to others, it is the best form of government.

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“We will listen and adjust where necessary, and we will account for our stewardship in all matters our challenging democratic systems demand.

“I am convinced that Nigeria shall rise again, answer to its full potential and lead the way to a future that has learnt lessons from a difficult past into a world in which our country will be a key player, and our young will be active champions of a democratic system because it speaks to them.

“It has been said many times that democracy is an imperfect system, yet superior to all others.

“We will continue to seek to provide evidence of the values of the democratic systems by, among others, fixing major weaknesses of our economy, securing our communities, fighting corruption, supporting free and fair elections, strengthening the independence of the judiciary and improving national cohesion,” he said.

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Shettima urged Nigerians to support the current administration in this challenging but ultimately rewarding journey, dtressing that the Bola Tinubu administration has a major interest in the quality of the democratic system.

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