Economy
World Bank approves fresh $500m loan for Nigeria
The World Bank has approved a $500 million loan to Nigeria to support the country’s Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus Program.
The loan was granted on March 28, 2025, according to report, marking a significant step in addressing Nigeria’s economic challenges through expanded access to livelihood support, food security services, and grants for poor and vulnerable households and businesses.
The project officially titled the NIGERIA: Community Action (for) Resilience and Economic Stimulus Program, aims to provide essential support to households affected by economic downturns and to bolster community resilience.
It will target vulnerable populations, offering grants to both households and small businesses to mitigate the impact of economic hardships.
The loan approval is expected to significantly enhance Nigeria’s efforts to stimulate the economy through grassroots support, particularly amid ongoing challenges such as inflation and high living costs.
The stimulus package will focus on improving food security and economic opportunities for communities hit hardest by recent economic fluctuations.
Daily Trust reports that in addition to the fresh loan, the World Bank is expected to give approval to other facilities later this week, the development which would significantly increase the country’s debt profile.
NOTE: The exchange rate changes hourly. It depends on the volume of dollars available and the Demand. This means that…you can buy or sell 1 dollar at a certain rate and the price can change (high or low) within hours.
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.
As of now, you can purchase 1 dollar at a certain rate now, however, it’s important to remember that the rate can shift (either upwards or downwards) within hours.
What’s the dollar to naira black market today 3rd April 2025?
The local currency (abokiFx) opened at ₦1,560.00 per $1 at the parallel market, otherwise known as the black market, today, Thursday, 3 April 2025, in Lagos, Nigeria, after it closed at ₦1,550.00 per $1 on Wednesday, 2 April 2025.
Dollar to Naira (USD to NGN) Black Market Exchange Rate Today
Buying Rate of $1 ₦1,545
Selling Rate of $1 ₦1,555
Please note that Nigeria’s black market dollar-to-naira exchange rate is typically higher than the official exchange rate because the Federal Government does not regulate it. The rates you buy or sell forex may differ from what is captured in this article because prices vary.
What is the official exchange rate for dollar to naira today? Here is the dollar to naira CBN rate today
Dollar to Naira (USD to NGN) CBN Rate Today
Buying Rate of $1 ₦1,530
Selling Rate of $1 ₦1,531
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.
Naira appreciated against the dollar on Wednesday at the official foreign exchange market after the Eid-el-Fitr holidays.
The Central Bank of Nigeria’s data showed that the naira strengthened to N1,531.25 per dollar on Wednesday from N1,536.82 recorded last Friday.
This means that the naira gained N5.57 per dollar on a day-to-day basis.
Meanwhile, on the black market, the naira depreciated to N1,555 per dollar on Wednesday from N1,550 traded on Friday before the Eid-el-Fitr holidays.
Meanwhile, recall that over the weekend, the Central Bank of Nigeria announced that the Net Foreign Exchange Reserve, NFER, stood at $23.11 billion, the highest level in over three years.
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has dismissed claims that it has introduced new N5,000 and N10,000 notes, labeling the reports as false.
In a statement posted on X on Wednesday, the apex bank debunked the rumors, stating: “This content is NOT from the Central Bank of Nigeria. Kindly note that the official website of the CBN is cbn.gov.ng.”
The clarification comes amid widespread misinformation suggesting that the CBN planned to roll out high-denomination banknotes to reduce cash-handling costs and improve liquidity management.
Some versions of the false reports even attributed comments to a supposed Deputy Governor, Dr. Ibrahim Tahir Jr., claiming the notes would be introduced on May 1, 2025.
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