For Thursday, April 30, 2026, the Naira remains stable at the official window while the parallel market reflects a minor end-of-month premium.
Here are the exchange rates as of this morning:
Official NAFEM Rate (CBN Window)
The official exchange rate, as reported by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), continues to hover around the ₦1,380 mark.
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Buying Rate: ₦1,380.71
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Selling Rate: ₦1,383.00
Black Market Rate (Parallel Market)
In the unofficial market, rates are slightly higher as retail demand increases ahead of the International Workers’ Day holiday.
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Buying Rate: ₦1,440
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Selling Rate: ₦1,452
Digital Currency / USDT P2P Rate
For those tracking stablecoins or using peer-to-peer platforms:
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USDT to Naira: ₦1,455 – ₦1,468
Market Summary
The exchange market is currently characterized by “cautious stability.” While the official NAFEM rate remains steady, the black market is seeing a small surge in activity. BDC operators in Lagos and Abuja note that while major corporate demand has slowed for the month, retail traders are active as they prepare for the long weekend.
