The Naira continues to show resilience this morning, Monday, April 13, 2026, maintaining its steady position against the US Dollar as the new trading week begins.
Official Exchange Rate (NAFEM)
The official rate at the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM) has seen slight fluctuations in early trading but remains comfortably within the ₦1,350 – ₦1,365 range.
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Current Rate: ₦1,362.90 per $1
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Daily High: ₦1,362.50
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Daily Low: ₦1,354.50
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Closing (Previous Session): ₦1,356.89
Black Market (Parallel Market) Rate
In the unofficial market, the Dollar is trading at a slight premium, though the gap with the official window remains relatively narrow compared to previous months.
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Lagos/Abuja Average: ₦1,400 – ₦1,405 per $1
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Trend: The parallel market has been largely stable, mirroring the calmness in the official sector due to consistent Central Bank interventions and mopping up of excess liquidity.
