Naira Strengthens to N1,330.47/$ at Official FX Window

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The naira appreciated slightly against the United States dollar on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, trading at N1,330.4737 at the Central Bank of Nigeria official foreign exchange window. It closed at N1,331.0000 per dollar.

At the parallel market, black market buying and selling rates stood at N1,375 to N1,385. The buying rate remained unchanged, while the selling rate increased by N3 compared with Monday, September 28, 2026.

Official Market Movement

Data from the CBN official platform showed the naira traded at the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market rate of N1,330.4737 per dollar. The currency had traded at an NFEM rate of N1,331.3292 on September 28, 2026. It appreciated slightly by at least N0.86 after trading activities on Tuesday.

Parallel Market Rates

At the parallel market, the buying rate stayed the same. The selling rate rose by N3 when compared with the previous trading rate on Monday, September 28, 2026. The quoted black market range was N1,375 to N1,385.

What It Means

The official window gain was marginal. The gap between the official and parallel market rates remains wide, with black market quotes above N1,375. For businesses and consumers, the movement offers little relief from exchange rate pressure. Importers and travellers still face higher dollar costs in the parallel market.

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