Currency News Today, Tuesday 6 October 2026: Naira, Dollar, Pound, Euro and Crypto Rates
Here is your currency news today. The naira held steady against the dollar on Tuesday, 6 October 2026. Black market traders quoted the dollar near ₦1,355, while the official rate stood at ₦1,331.69.
Meanwhile, Bitcoin and Ethereum moved in a tight range. This guide covers every rate you need in one place.
Naira to dollar rate today
The official rate gives a clear starting point. According to Aboki Forex, the Central Bank of Nigeria rate stood at ₦1,331.69 per dollar early on Tuesday. On Monday, the naira traded near ₦1,327 in the official market.
However, street rates differ by dealer and city. Aboki Forex put the black market dollar at ₦1,355. Other dealers quoted between ₦1,370 and ₦1,390.
The gap between official and street rates is now only about ₦23 on one tracker.
As a result, the premium on dollars has narrowed sharply this year. In addition, treasury yields kept falling after the central bank cut its rate by 350 basis points.
Black market rates today
The table below lists parallel market rates for major currencies. Because dealers set their own prices, always confirm the rate before you trade.
| Currency | Buy | Sell |
|---|---|---|
| US Dollar (USD) | 1,355 (6 Oct quote) | |
| British Pound (GBP) | 1,820 | 1,840 |
| Euro (EUR) | 1,535 | 1,555 |
| Canadian Dollar (CAD) | 970 | 1,000 |
| Australian Dollar (AUD) | 850 | 1,000 |
| UAE Dirham (AED) | 350 | 370 |
| Chinese Yuan (CNY) | 190 | 210 |
| South African Rand (ZAR) | 65 | 80 |
| Ghanaian Cedi (GHS) | 100 | 115 |
| West African CFA, per 1,000 (XOF) | 2,300 | 2,350 |
| Central African CFA, per 1,000 (XAF) | 2,200 | 2,250 |
Non-dollar rows come from the latest published snapshot, dated 5 October 2026.
Official CBN rates today
Banks use the official window. Therefore, these rates apply to school fees, imports and bank transfers. Also note that the central bank publishes most cross rates once a day.
| Currency | Official rate |
|---|---|
| US Dollar (USD) | 1,331.69 |
| British Pound (GBP) | 1,759.58 |
| Euro (EUR) | 1,496.76 |
| Swiss Franc (CHF) | 1,605.62 |
| Chinese Yuan (CNY) | 198.39 |
| Saudi Riyal (SAR) | 354.25 |
| South African Rand (ZAR) | 79.91 |
| Japanese Yen (JPY) | 8.45 |
| West African CFA Franc (XOF) | 2.29 |
Only the dollar rate is from 6 October. Other rows are from 5 October 2026.
Crypto prices today
Crypto markets stayed calm. Bitcoin edged up and moved near its highest level since January, after a large sell wall near $85,000 cleared. Ethereum also gained, although US spot Ethereum funds recorded three straight days of outflows through 2 October.
| Coin | Price (USD) | 24-hour move |
|---|---|---|
| Bitcoin (BTC) | $86,256 | +0.48% |
| Ethereum (ETH) | $2,721 | +0.59% |
| Solana (SOL) | $121.46 | +0.22% |
What to watch this week
First, watch the gap between official and street dollar rates. A wider gap often signals fresh demand pressure. Second, follow central bank updates, because they move yields and the naira.
Finally, keep an eye on US data. Overall, a stronger dollar tends to lift the naira price of foreign cash. Crypto traders should also expect sharp swings.
Rates are indicative and change through the day. This article is not financial advice.
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