Pound to Naira Black Market Rate 12 July 2026 Abokifx

As of 12 July 2026, the exchange rate for 1 Pound to Nigerian Naira is ₦1,885. Compared to yesterday, this represents a ↓ 1.31% in value.

If you're planning to buy 1 Pound at street value, the current rate would cost you approximately ₦1,885.

Rate Type	Amount (₦)
Buy Rate	1,860
Sell Rate	1,885

GBP / NGN Historical Table

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Date	Buy (₦)	Sell (₦)	% Change
26 Feb 2026	₦1,870	₦1,920	+0.52%
19 Feb 2026	₦1,870	₦1,910	-1.55%
16 Feb 2026	₦1,900	₦1,940	-1.52%
12 Feb 2026	₦1,940	₦1,970	-1.01%
06 Feb 2026	₦1,950	₦1,990	+0.00%
04 Feb 2026	₦1,950	₦1,990	-1.00%
02 Feb 2026	₦1,970	₦2,010	-0.99%
29 Jan 2026	₦1,990	₦2,030	+0.50%
20 Jan 2026	₦1,980	₦2,020	+0.00%
19 Jan 2026	₦1,980	₦2,020	+0.00%
15 Jan 2026	₦1,980	₦2,020	+0.10%
12 Jan 2026	₦1,980	₦2,018	+0.00%
10 Jan 2026	₦1,980	₦2,018	+1.15%
06 Jan 2026	₦1,970	₦1,995	+1.79%
02 Jan 2026	₦1,940	₦1,960	+0.00%
30 Dec 2025	₦1,930	₦1,960	+0.51%
29 Dec 2025	₦1,910	₦1,950	-1.52%
12 Dec 2025	₦1,940	₦1,980	+0.00%
11 Dec 2025	₦1,940	₦1,980	+0.51%
08 Dec 2025	₦1,930	₦1,970	-0.76%
06 Dec 2025	₦1,948	₦1,985	-1.24%
05 Dec 2025	₦1,980	₦2,010	+3.08%
04 Dec 2025	₦1,913	₦1,950	+0.00%
02 Dec 2025	₦1,913	₦1,950	+1.40%
28 Nov 2025	₦1,888	₦1,923	+0.00%
25 Nov 2025	₦1,888	₦1,923	-0.62%
21 Nov 2025	₦1,900	₦1,935	+0.26%
20 Nov 2025	₦1,898	₦1,930	+0.00%
19 Nov 2025	₦1,898	₦1,930	+0.10%
18 Nov 2025	₦1,898	₦1,928	+0.00%

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Are you interested in finding today's up-to-date Pounds to Naira exchange rate? See the recent updates below:

• The Pounds and Naira exchange rate is updated based on Lagos (Abokifx) data.
• To buy 1 Pound now at the black market rate, expect to pay ₦1,885.
• If you have a Pound to sell, the current rate is ₦1,860.

Recent GBP/NGN Rate History & Calculator

Qty	Sell Total (₦)
1	₦1,885
2	₦3,770
3	₦5,655
4	₦7,540
5	₦9,425
6	₦11,310
7	₦13,195
8	₦15,080
9	₦16,965
10	₦18,850
11	₦20,735
12	₦22,620
13	₦24,505
14	₦26,390
15	₦28,275
16	₦30,160
17	₦32,045
18	₦33,930
19	₦35,815
20	₦37,700
21	₦39,585
22	₦41,470
23	₦43,355
24	₦45,240
25	₦47,125
26	₦49,010
27	₦50,895
28	₦52,780
29	₦54,665
30	₦56,550
31	₦58,435
32	₦60,320
33	₦62,205
34	₦64,090
35	₦65,975
36	₦67,860
37	₦69,745
38	₦71,630
39	₦73,515
40	₦75,400
41	₦77,285
42	₦79,170
43	₦81,055
44	₦82,940
45	₦84,825
46	₦86,710
47	₦88,595
48	₦90,480
49	₦92,365
50	₦94,250
51	₦96,135
52	₦98,020
53	₦99,905
54	₦101,790
55	₦103,675
56	₦105,560
57	₦107,445
58	₦109,330
59	₦111,215
60	₦113,100
61	₦114,985
62	₦116,870
63	₦118,755
64	₦120,640
65	₦122,525
66	₦124,410
67	₦126,295
68	₦128,180
69	₦130,065
70	₦131,950
71	₦133,835
72	₦135,720
73	₦137,605
74	₦139,490
75	₦141,375
76	₦143,260
77	₦145,145
78	₦147,030
79	₦148,915
80	₦150,800
81	₦152,685
82	₦154,570
83	₦156,455
84	₦158,340
85	₦160,225
86	₦162,110
87	₦163,995
88	₦165,880
89	₦167,765
90	₦169,650
91	₦171,535
92	₦173,420
93	₦175,305
94	₦177,190
95	₦179,075
96	₦180,960
97	₦182,845
98	₦184,730
99	₦186,615
100	₦188,500

We check with real dealers in Lagos and Abuja to get accurate rates. The current Pound to Naira rates are:

• Buy: ₦1,885 per GBP
• Sell: ₦1,860 per GBP

Exchange rates for world currencies fluctuate, but the strength of a currency is a sign of economic health. Pound Sterling, US Dollar, and Japanese Yen remain among the world’s top traded currencies. Today, we’re focusing on the Pound Sterling (GBP) and its exchange against the Naira.

More About Pound Sterling

• The Pound Sterling is the 4th most traded currency, after the US Dollar, Euro, and Yen.
• Symbol: £   Code: GBP   Nickname: 'quid'
• 1 Pound = 100 pence (“p”).
• Before 1971, the Pound was divided into shillings (12 pence per shilling).
• The Naira tends to fall when oil prices drop. Government forex interventions are usually temporary fixes.
• Pound Sterling is one of the oldest currencies, originating from the Greek word “libra” (meaning weight or balance).
• Issued by the Bank of England. The first Pound coins appeared in 1489 (reign of Henry VII).
• It’s the official currency of the United Kingdom (England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland).
• Banknotes: £1, £5, £10, £20, £50.
  Coins: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 pence; £1 and £2 coins.
• During WWII, Germany attempted to weaken the Pound by counterfeiting notes.
• King George V was the first monarch to appear on Pound notes.
• Famous Britons like Churchill, Adam Smith, and James Watt are featured on notes.