LAGOS, NIGERIA — The Nigerian Naira traded at ₦1,364.83 per US dollar in the official foreign exchange market, continuing a period of relative stability across official transaction windows.
Data published by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) showed that the local currency experienced minor adjustments compared to the ₦1,357.65/$1 rate recorded on Thursday, August 13, 2026.
Key Financial & Market Highlights
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Official Closing Rate: The Naira exchanged at ₦1,364.83/$1, reflecting balanced dollar supply and demand dynamics across official bank channels.
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Previous Session Comparative: The rate showed a slight shift from the ₦1,357.65/$1 benchmark reported during the previous trading day.
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Market Liquidity Framework: Continued interventions, liquidity management, and foreign portfolio inflows have helped maintain orderly market conditions and reduce sharp price swings across the official foreign exchange market.
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│ OFFICIAL NIGERIAN FOREIGN EXCHANGE MATRIX │
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│ • Benchmark Pair : USD / NGN │
│ • Current Rate : ₦1,364.83 / $1.00 │
│ • Previous Rate : ₦1,357.65 / $1.00 (Thursday, August 13, 2026) │
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│ • Primary Source : Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Data │
│ • Market Condition : Stable trading range & sustained dollar supply │
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