Today’s rates — 12 July 2026
Sell Rate
₦59,220
↑ 4.06% today
Buy Rate
₦58,800
Spread: ₦420
CBN Rate
₦57,944.04
+-2.2% vs black mkt
Live rate
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42 US Dollar (USD) (USD) → Nigerian Naira (NGN)Sell price
₦59,220
Yesterday lower ↑ 4.06%
Buy price
₦58,800
Spread ₦420 · 0.71%
🏦 CBN official rate: ₦57,944.04Black market premium: ₦-1,276 (-2.2%)
30-day chart
USD / NGN — parallel market sell rate
Highest (30d)
₦63,210
Lowest (30d)
₦56,910
Average (30d)
₦61,713
Historical data
USD / NGN — rate history
| Date | Buy (₦) | Sell (₦) | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Feb 2026 | ₦57,540 | ₦58,380 | +2.58% |
| 19 Feb 2026 | ₦56,280 | ₦56,910 | -3.21% |
| 16 Feb 2026 | ₦57,876 | ₦58,800 | -2.78% |
| 12 Feb 2026 | ₦59,640 | ₦60,480 | -1.03% |
| 06 Feb 2026 | ₦60,690 | ₦61,110 | +0.34% |
| 04 Feb 2026 | ₦60,060 | ₦60,900 | -0.34% |
| 02 Feb 2026 | ₦60,270 | ₦61,110 | -1.69% |
| 29 Jan 2026 | ₦61,530 | ₦62,160 | -1.33% |
| 20 Jan 2026 | ₦62,370 | ₦63,000 | +0.13% |
| 19 Jan 2026 | ₦62,160 | ₦62,916 | +0.27% |
| 15 Jan 2026 | ₦62,160 | ₦62,748 | -0.60% |
| 12 Jan 2026 | ₦62,496 | ₦63,126 | -0.13% |
| 10 Jan 2026 | ₦62,580 | ₦63,210 | +0.67% |
| 06 Jan 2026 | ₦62,160 | ₦62,790 | +0.34% |
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Quick conversion table
USD to Naira conversion table
At sell rate ₦1,410 per USD
Amount
NGN
Amount
NGN
1 USD
₦1,410
2 USD
₦2,820
5 USD
₦7,050
10 USD
₦14,100
20 USD
₦28,200
50 USD
₦70,500
100 USD
₦141,000
200 USD
₦282,000
500 USD
₦705,000
1000 USD
₦1,410,000
2000 USD
₦2,820,000
5000 USD
₦7,050,000
About this rate
Today, $42 dollars to naira at the black market sell rate is 59,220 naira and the buy rate is 58,800 naira. The CBN official rate for $42 is approximately 1379.62 naira. Change from yesterday: ↑ 4.06%.
To buy $42 dollars today, you will spend 58,800 naira at the black market rate across Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt. To sell $42 dollars, you will receive 59,220 naira cash instantly.
Conversion Table: $2 to $15 in Naira Today
The table below shows how much naira you get for $2 to $15 at today’s black market sell rate. Click any amount to see its dedicated page.
| Amount (USD) | Naira (NGN) — Sell | |
|---|---|---|
| $2 dollars | ₦2,820 naira | view |
| $3 dollars | ₦4,230 naira | view |
| $4 dollars | ₦5,640 naira | view |
| $5 dollars | ₦7,050 naira | view |
| $6 dollars | ₦8,460 naira | view |
| $7 dollars | ₦9,870 naira | view |
| $8 dollars | ₦11,280 naira | view |
| $9 dollars | ₦12,690 naira | view |
| $10 dollars | ₦14,100 naira | view |
| $11 dollars | ₦15,510 naira | view |
| $12 dollars | ₦16,920 naira | view |
| $13 dollars | ₦18,330 naira | view |
| $14 dollars | ₦19,740 naira | view |
| $15 dollars | ₦21,150 naira | view |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is 1 USD to Naira today?
As of today, 1 US Dollar (USD) sells for ₦59,220 in the parallel (black) market.
What is the CBN rate vs black market rate?
The CBN official rate is ₦57,944.04. The black market sell rate is ₦59,220 — a spread of ₦1,276.
How much is 42 USD to Naira today?
42 USD at today's black market sell rate is ₦59,220. Rate: ₦59,220 per USD.
Why does the exchange rate keep changing?
The parallel market rate fluctuates daily based on supply and demand. Key drivers include oil revenue, CBN monetary policy, diaspora remittances, import demand, and BDC operator activity.
Is the black market rate different in Lagos vs Abuja?
Yes, rates can vary slightly by city. Lagos and Abuja (Wuse Zone 4) often show marginally different rates. We report an average across major Nigerian cities.
Rates sourced from CBN official data and open market aggregators · updated daily · for information purposes only