The exchange rate for the US dollar (USD) to Nigerian Naira (NGN) in the parallel market, also known as black market, as of 30th April 2025, is N1,610 for 1 USD.
This rate is often sourced from the latest data provided by Bureau De Change (BDC) operators.
As of today, 30th April 2025, the black market buying rate for the US dollar is N1,600 while the selling rate is N1,610.
Given the volatility of the black market, exchange rates fluctuate throughout the day, influenced by economic conditions, speculative trading, and government fiscal and monetary policies. In contrast to the black market, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) maintains an official exchange rate. Today, the CBN rate for one dollar is N1,599.70.
For other major currencies in the black market:
British Pound Sterling (GBP): Buying at ₦2090 selling at ₦2110
Euro (EUR): Buying at ₦1,780 selling at ₦1,800
Chinese Yuan (CNY): Buying at ₦219, selling at ₦219.43
On the official CBN platform, the rates are considerably lower:
GBP: Buying at N2,129.10, selling at N2,130.43
EUR: Buying at N1,817.39, selling at N1,818.52
CNY: Buying at N219.29, selling at N219.43.
For the Saudi Riyal (SAR), the official rate stands at N426.12 for buying and N426.12 for selling.
Beyond traditional forex, cryptocurrency prices continue to fluctuate. As of this report:
Bitcoin (BTC) is valued at NGN152.3M per BTC, with ₦1 equivalent to 0.000000078BTC.
Ethereum (ETH) trades at NGN 2.9M per ETH, with ₦1 equivalent to 0.00000034ETH.
The gap between the official and parallel market rates underscores the challenges in Nigeria’s forex system. Persistent disparities highlight the pressure on the naira, forex supply constraints, and the struggles businesses and individuals face in sourcing foreign currency for legitimate transactions.
Foreign exchange rates also vary across commercial banks and international money transfer operators.
These discrepancies create arbitrage opportunities but also pose serious challenges for businesses reliant on stable forex access. Addressing these fluctuations and fostering stability remains a key priority for policymakers in Nigeria.
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Black Market/CBN Exchange Rate Today, 30th April, 2025 – OsunDefender
