Economy
Nigeria recorded N5.81tn trade surplus in Q3 – NBS
Nigeria has recorded a trade surplus of N5.81tn in the third quarter of 2024, reflecting a remarkable rise in export earnings, according to the latest data from the National Bureau of Statistics.
However, the surplus recorded in Q3 2024 is far lower than the N6.95tn trade surplus recorded in the previous quarter.
The NBS in its foreign trade statistics report on Friday noted that Nigeria’s merchandise trade for the Q3 2024 was a total value of N35.16tn, marking an 81.35 per cent increase compared to the same period in 2023 and a 13.26 per cent rise from the previous quarter.
Total exports for the quarter surged by 98.00 per cent to N20.49tn, compared to N10.35tn in Q3 2023.
This marks a 16.76 per cent increase from N17.55tn in the preceding quarter, Q2 2024.
The NBS report read, “Total exports in Q3 2024 were valued at N20.49tn, reflecting a 98.00 per cent rise compared to N10.35tn in the corresponding quarter of 2023 and a 16.76 per cent increase compared to N17.55tn in Q2 2024.”
The significant boost in exports was primarily driven by Nigeria’s crude oil and natural gas exports, which remain key contributors to the country’s foreign exchange earnings.
Crude oil exports alone amounted to N13.41tn, a 57.06 per cent increase from N8.54tn in Q3 2023.
Exports of other oil products, including liquefied natural gas and petroleum gases, also saw a massive 303.93 per cent rise, totalling N4.58tn.
In addition to oil exports, agricultural exports saw an extraordinary increase of 301.87 per cent, reaching N884.07bn, compared to N219.99bn in Q3 2023.
This growth was despite a slight decline of 9.20 per cent from the previous quarter.
Exports of solid minerals and manufactured goods also performed well, rising by 86.58 per cent and 419.93 per cent respectively.
Spain was Nigeria’s largest export partner in Q3 2024, followed by the United States, France, the Netherlands, and Italy.
These countries benefitted from Nigeria’s crude oil, LNG, and other petroleum exports.
On the imports side, Nigeria’s total import bill for Q3 2024 stood at N14.67tn, an increase of 62.30 per cent from N9.04tn recorded in the same period in 2023.
Compared to the previous quarter, imports rose by 8.71 per cent.
The report read, “The value of total imports stood at N14.67tn in the third quarter of 2024, representing a rise of 62.30 per cent from the value recorded in the corresponding quarter of 2023 (N9.04tn) and increased by 8.71 per cent compared with the value recorded in Q2, 2024 (N13.5tn).”
The rise in imports was driven largely by manufactured goods, which increased by 76.44 per cent to N6.98tn, and raw materials, which saw a 66.11 per cent rise to N1.58tn.
Other notable imports included agricultural products, valued at N882.24bn, reflecting a 37.06 per cent increase from Q3 2023.
China continued to dominate Nigeria’s import trade, followed by India, Belgium, the United States, and Malta.
Key imported goods included motor spirit, gas oil, durum wheat, and used vehicles.
The Black Market Dollar to Naira Exchange Rate for 13th January 2026 Can Be Accessed Below.
NOTE: The exchange rate changes hourly. It depends on the volume of dollars available and the Demand.
The official naira black market exchange rate in Nigeria today, including the Black Market rates, Bureau De Change (BDC), and CBN rates.
Please note that the exchange rate is subject to hourly fluctuations influenced by the supply and demand of dollars in the market.
What’s the dollar to naira black market today, 13th January 2026?
The exchange rate for a dollar to naira at Lagos Parallel Market (Black Market) players sell a dollar for ₦1485 and buy at ₦1479 on Tuesday 13th January, 2025, according to sources at Bureau De Change (BDC).
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 Today
Dollar to Naira (USD to NGN) Black Market Exchange Rate Today
Selling Rate ₦1485
Buying Rate ₦1479
Dollar to Naira CBN Rate Today
Dollar to Naira (USD to NGN) CBN Rate Today
Highest Rate ₦1430
Lowest Rate ₦1420
The Nigerian Naira began the second week of January 2026 with continued fluctuations as market participants adjusted to early-year liquidity shifts in both the official and informal currency markets.
Official Market Performance
In the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM), the local currency maintained a relatively stable position against the greenback. Trading data from the early hours of Monday indicates that the Naira opened at approximately 1,426.69 per dollar. As the session progressed, the rate saw minor appreciation, settling around 1,423.82 per dollar by midday.
This movement reflects a 0.20 percent gain for the Naira, following efforts by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to maintain transparency in price discovery and ensure a steady supply of foreign exchange to meet legitimate obligations. Market turnover remains a key indicator for observers, as the volume of dollars traded today will signal the level of corporate demand for the month of January.
Parallel Market Realities
In the parallel market, commonly referred to as the black market, the Naira traded at a slight premium compared to the official window. Reports from currency dealers in Lagos and Abuja show that the dollar is being exchanged at rates ranging between 1,475 and 1,490.
The gap between the official and parallel markets remains a point of interest for economic analysts. While the NFEM provides a benchmark for large-scale transactions, the parallel market continues to serve small-scale retail needs and individuals who may not have immediate access to official banking channels.
Market Outlook
The current stability observed today is attributed to a combination of factors, including steadying oil revenues and the central bank’s ongoing monetary tightening measures. However, pressure remains as importers begin to place orders for the first quarter of the year, potentially testing the resilience of the current exchange rate levels.
Observers are closely watching for further policy updates from the financial regulators, which could influence the direction of the currency as the business year gains full momentum.
As of January 6, 2026, nineteen Nigerian banks have met the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN’s recapitalization requirements, ahead of the March 31 deadline.
This was disclosed in data released by The Cable Index on Tuesday.
The banks with international licenses that have complied include Access Bank, Fidelity Bank, First Bank, GTBank (GTCO), UBA, and Zenith Bank.
For banks with national and regional licenses, Citibank Nigeria, Ecobank Nigeria, Globus Bank, Stanbic IBTC, Sterling Bank, Wema Bank, PremiumTrust Bank, and Providus Bank have all met the CBN’s recapitalization benchmarks.
Additionally, two non-interest banks, Jaiz and Lotus and three merchant banks, including FSDH, Greenwich, and Nova, have achieved the required capital thresholds.
Despite this progress, approximately 14 banks have yet to meet the recapitalisation requirement.
CBN had announced fresh capital requirements in March 2024: N500 billion for international banks, N200 billion for national banks, N50 billion for merchant banks, and between N10 billion and N20 billion for non-interest banks.
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