Naira Gains N1.05 at Official Window, Black Market Rates Mixed
By Aboki Forex —
The Nigerian naira appreciated against the US dollar at the Central Bank of Nigeria official foreign exchange window on Tuesday, 9th June 2026. Data from the CBN platform shows the naira traded at N1,360.5519 per dollar at the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market. It closed at N1,359.5000 per dollar.
Compared to Monday's rate of N1,362.8397, the naira gained at least N1.05. The slight improvement reflects continued stability at the official market.
At the parallel market, the black market, the situation was mixed. According to AbokiFX, the buying rate for the naira depreciated by N5, falling to N1,390 per dollar. The selling rate remained unchanged at N1,400 per dollar.
Traders say demand pressures persist in the unofficial market, but the official window shows steady supply from the CBN. The gap between the two markets now stands at about N30.