FX Alert: Dollar To Naira Today Shows Stability Amid Market Shifts

Looking for the current dollar to naira rate in the black market? Below is the exchange rate for Friday, 20th February 2026. These are the rates at which you can buy or sell dollars in the parallel market.

Black Market Dollar to Naira Rate (Aboki FX)
At the Lagos parallel market, dollar traders were selling a dollar for ₦1,330 and buying at ₦1,305, according to Bureau De Change (BDC) sources.

It is important to note that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) does not recognize the parallel market. The CBN has directed anyone looking to trade in foreign exchange to transact through authorized banks.

Please remember that forex rates may vary slightly depending on the seller or buyer, so the rates you encounter may differ from the figures listed here.