The naira exchange rate today, Monday, October 19, 2026, shows the currency holding steady against the dollar. The official rate sits near ₦1,332 per dollar. Meanwhile, black market dealers sell the dollar between ₦1,370 and ₦1,390.
At the official market, the pound trades at about ₦1,765. The euro follows at roughly ₦1,491. As a result, the gap between the official and black market dollar rates stays between ₦40 and ₦58.
Black market dealers also quote the pound at about ₦1,880 and the euro at about ₦1,590. However, rates differ by city and dealer, so compare a few quotes before you trade.
In the crypto market, Bitcoin trades near $81,000, which is about ₦110 million. Ethereum sits around $2,390, while XRP trades near $1.27. Moreover, Tether (USDT) costs about ₦1,360.
The tables below use the latest available data from Sunday, October 18. Therefore, confirm the final rate with your bank or dealer before any transaction.
| Currency | Official (CBN) | Black market buy | Black market sell |
|---|---|---|---|
| US Dollar (USD) | ₦1,332 | ₦1,375 | ₦1,390 |
| British Pound (GBP) | ₦1,765 | ₦1,850 | ₦1,880 |
| Euro (EUR) | ₦1,491 | ₦1,550 | ₦1,590 |
| Canadian Dollar (CAD) | ₦990 | — | ₦1,000 |
| Chinese Yuan (CNY) | ₦199 | — | — |
| Ghanaian Cedi (GHS) | — | — | ₦115 (approx.) |
| Cryptocurrency | Price (USD) | Price (₦) |
|---|---|---|
| Bitcoin (BTC) | $81,000 | ₦110,000,000 |
| Ethereum (ETH) | $2,390 | ₦3,250,000 |
| XRP | $1.27 | ₦1,730 |
| Dogecoin (DOGE) | $0.08 | ₦109 |
| Tether (USDT) | $1.00 | ₦1,360 |
Sojworldnews will update this report as the market moves during the week.
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