The Naira continued its struggle against major foreign currencies in the parallel (black) market today, Thursday, 21st August 2025, with traders across Lagos and Abuja reporting slight fluctuations.
According to black market dealers, the Dollar to Naira exchange rate is currently:
Buying: ₦1540
Selling: ₦1545
Below are the full black market rates for major currencies today:
Dollar (USD): ₦1540 (buy) – ₦1545 (sell)
Pound (GBP): ₦2085 (buy) – ₦2110 (sell)
Euro (EUR): ₦1775 (buy) – ₦1795 (sell)
Canadian Dollar (CAD): ₦1150 (buy) – ₦1200 (sell)
South African Rand (ZAR): ₦80 (buy) – ₦100 (sell)
UAE Dirham (AED): ₦400 (buy) – ₦420 (sell)
Chinese Yuan (CNY): ₦205 (buy) – ₦220 (sell)
Ghanaian Cedi (GHS): ₦120 (buy) – ₦135 (sell)
West African CFA (XOF): ₦2600 (buy) – ₦2790 (sell)
Central African CFA (XAF): ₦2410 (buy) – ₦2480 (sell)
Australian Dollar (AUD): ₦900 (buy) – (selling rate not available)
The rates may vary depending on the city and dealer, as prices are subject to demand and supply dynamics in the parallel market