Black Market Dollar to Naira Exchange Rate for Today, Friday, August 14, 2026

The Dollar to Naira exchange rate in Nigeria’s black market, also known as the parallel market, recorded a slight improvement for the naira on Friday, August 14, 2026, as the exchange rate eased to ₦1,410 on the buying side and ₦1,420 on the selling side across major Bureau De Change (BDC) markets.

According to information obtained from Bureau De Change operators, dealers are buying one US dollar from Nigerians at approximately ₦1,410, while Nigerians seeking to purchase dollars are paying about ₦1,420 per dollar.

The latest exchange rate represents a modest appreciation of the naira compared with the previous trading session, when the dollar traded around ₦1,415 on the buying side and ₦1,425 on the selling side in the parallel market.

Black market exchange rates are determined by prevailing demand and supply conditions and may vary slightly depending on location, transaction size and individual Bureau De Change operators.

How Much Is Dollar to Naira Today in Black Market?

For those asking, “How much is Dollar to Naira today in black market?”, below is the prevailing exchange rate as of Friday, August 14, 2026:

The ₦1,410 buying rate represents the amount Bureau De Change operators pay Nigerians selling one US dollar, while the ₦1,420 selling rate represents the amount customers pay to purchase one US dollar from the parallel market.

At the prevailing rates:

• Selling $100 would fetch approximately ₦141,000.
• Buying $100 would cost approximately ₦142,000.
• Selling $1,000 would yield about ₦1.41 million, while purchasing $1,000 would cost approximately ₦1.42 million.

Naira Records Slight Gain in Parallel Market

The latest Dollar to Naira exchange rate indicates a modest recovery for the naira after recent pressure in the parallel market. Currency traders attributed the movement to relatively balanced demand and supply conditions, although demand for foreign exchange remains strong from importers, manufacturers, international travelers, students paying tuition abroad and businesses meeting overseas obligations.

Market participants expect the exchange rate to remain sensitive to changes in dollar liquidity, monetary policy decisions and developments in Nigeria’s foreign exchange market.

Factors Influencing the Dollar to Naira Exchange Rate

Several economic factors continue to influence the movement of the Dollar to Naira exchange rate, including:

• Demand for foreign exchange from importers, manufacturers and travelers.
• Availability of US dollars through official foreign exchange channels.
• Nigeria’s crude oil export earnings and external reserve position.
• Diaspora remittances and foreign investment inflows.
• Monetary policy decisions and foreign exchange reforms.
• Inflation expectations and broader macroeconomic conditions.

These factors continue to determine the value of the naira in both the official and parallel foreign exchange markets.

Official Dollar to Naira Exchange Rate

Nigeria’s official foreign exchange market operates under the supervision of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The official exchange rate remains significantly below the parallel market rate because both markets operate under different pricing mechanisms, liquidity conditions and regulatory frameworks.

Individuals and businesses are encouraged to compare official and parallel market rates before conducting foreign exchange transactions.

Dollar to Naira Outlook

Analysts expect the Dollar to Naira exchange rate to remain influenced by foreign exchange liquidity, crude oil export earnings, investor confidence, diaspora remittances and monetary policy developments. While improved dollar supply could provide additional support for the naira, sustained demand for foreign currency may continue to keep the parallel market active.

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