The Nigerian naira continued to trade against the United States dollar at the official foreign exchange market on Friday, October 2, 2026.
Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), as reported by Naija News, showed that the naira exchanged at ₦1,330.0965 to the dollar on Friday.
The latest rate represents a slight movement from Thursday’s rate of ₦1,329.1600 per dollar.
At the parallel market, commonly referred to as the black market, the naira closed at ₦1,382 to the dollar on Friday.
Rates offered by commercial banks, Bureau de Change (BDC) operators and other foreign exchange dealers may vary from the reference rates due to transaction margins and prevailing demand and supply conditions.
Market participants are expected to continue monitoring foreign exchange inflows, demand for dollars and policies of the CBN for indications of the naira’s performance through the month.