Vanguard· 1h ago· 1 min read
The naira remained broadly stable against the United States dollar on Friday, July 31, 2026, with only marginal movements recorded in both the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) and the parallel market.
Data published by the Central Bank of Nigeria showed that the official NFEM exchange rate hovered around ₦1,379 per dollar, reflecting little change from recent trading sessions. Independent market trackers also placed the official rate in the ₦1,379–₦1,384 range during the day’s trading.
In the parallel market, commonly referred to as the black market, the dollar traded around ₦1,409 for buying and ₦1,420 for selling in Lagos and other major currency hubs. Rates varied slightly across dealers depending on transaction size and location.
The gap between the official and street markets therefore remained relatively narrow at about ₦30–₦40 per dollar, much smaller than the…
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