Naira strengthens as official, parallel market rates align further

Naira strengthens as official, parallel market rates align further

The Nigerian Naira remained stable against the US Dollar on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, with trading data showing continued convergence between the official exchange rate and the parallel market. The trend follows sustained monetary reforms and improved foreign exchange inflows.

According to figures from the NAFEM window, the Naira opened at an average of ₦1,450.92 per dollar, maintaining its recent trading band between ₦1,450 and ₦1,460. Market analysts attribute the stability to rising foreign inflows and the US Federal Reserve’s dovish monetary stance, which has weakened the dollar globally.

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In the parallel market, currency dealers in Lagos and Abuja priced the dollar at around ₦1,490 (selling) and ₦1,475 (buying). Data from street platforms, including Aboki Forex, indicates that the gap between official and black-market rates has narrowed to roughly ₦40, signalling reduced arbitrage and improved efficiency in the FX ecosystem.

Experts say the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has helped steady the currency through ongoing reforms and gradual reserve buildup. Anticipated US Fed rate cuts later this month are also boosting investor confidence in Nigerian assets, helping keep exchange-rate volatility low as the year closes.

Naira strengthens as official, parallel market rates align further