Today’s rates — 22 June 2026
Sell Rate
₦1,880
↓ 1.57% today
Buy Rate
₦1,840
Spread: ₦40
CBN Rate
₦1,814.76
+-3.5% vs black mkt
Live rate
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Pound (GBP) (GBP) → Nigerian Naira (NGN)Sell price
₦1,880
↓ 1.57% from yesterday
Buy price
₦1,840
Spread ₦40 · 2.13%
🏦 CBN official rate: ₦1,814.76Black market premium: ₦-65 (-3.5%)
30-day chart
GBP / NGN — parallel market sell rate
Highest (30d)
₦2,030
Lowest (30d)
₦1,910
Average (30d)
₦1,971
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Live black market sell rate: ₦1,880 per GBP
Amount (GBP)
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You receive (NGN)
₦1,880
Historical data
GBP / NGN — rate history
| 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% |
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GBP to Naira conversion table
At sell rate ₦1,880 per GBP
Amount
NGN
Amount
NGN
1 GBP
₦1,880
2 GBP
₦3,760
5 GBP
₦9,400
10 GBP
₦18,800
20 GBP
₦37,600
50 GBP
₦94,000
100 GBP
₦188,000
200 GBP
₦376,000
500 GBP
₦940,000
1000 GBP
₦1,880,000
2000 GBP
₦3,760,000
5000 GBP
₦9,400,000
About this rate
As of 22 June 2026, the exchange rate for 1 Pound to Nigerian Naira is ₦1,880. Compared to yesterday, this represents a ↓ 1.57% in value.
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If you're planning to buy 1 Pound at street value, the current rate would cost you approximately ₦1,880.
| Rate Type | Amount (₦) |
|---|---|
| Buy Rate | 1,840 |
| Sell Rate | 1,880 |
GBP / NGN Historical Table
| 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% |
- 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 ₦1,880.
- If you have a Pound to sell, the current rate is ₦1,840.
Recent GBP/NGN Rate History & Calculator
| Qty | Sell Total (₦) |
|---|---|
| 1 | ₦1,880 |
| 2 | ₦3,760 |
| 3 | ₦5,640 |
| 4 | ₦7,520 |
| 5 | ₦9,400 |
| 6 | ₦11,280 |
| 7 | ₦13,160 |
| 8 | ₦15,040 |
| 9 | ₦16,920 |
| 10 | ₦18,800 |
| 11 | ₦20,680 |
| 12 | ₦22,560 |
| 13 | ₦24,440 |
| 14 | ₦26,320 |
| 15 | ₦28,200 |
| 16 | ₦30,080 |
| 17 | ₦31,960 |
| 18 | ₦33,840 |
| 19 | ₦35,720 |
| 20 | ₦37,600 |
| 21 | ₦39,480 |
| 22 | ₦41,360 |
| 23 | ₦43,240 |
| 24 | ₦45,120 |
| 25 | ₦47,000 |
| 26 | ₦48,880 |
| 27 | ₦50,760 |
| 28 | ₦52,640 |
| 29 | ₦54,520 |
| 30 | ₦56,400 |
| 31 | ₦58,280 |
| 32 | ₦60,160 |
| 33 | ₦62,040 |
| 34 | ₦63,920 |
| 35 | ₦65,800 |
| 36 | ₦67,680 |
| 37 | ₦69,560 |
| 38 | ₦71,440 |
| 39 | ₦73,320 |
| 40 | ₦75,200 |
| 41 | ₦77,080 |
| 42 | ₦78,960 |
| 43 | ₦80,840 |
| 44 | ₦82,720 |
| 45 | ₦84,600 |
| 46 | ₦86,480 |
| 47 | ₦88,360 |
| 48 | ₦90,240 |
| 49 | ₦92,120 |
| 50 | ₦94,000 |
| 51 | ₦95,880 |
| 52 | ₦97,760 |
| 53 | ₦99,640 |
| 54 | ₦101,520 |
| 55 | ₦103,400 |
| 56 | ₦105,280 |
| 57 | ₦107,160 |
| 58 | ₦109,040 |
| 59 | ₦110,920 |
| 60 | ₦112,800 |
| 61 | ₦114,680 |
| 62 | ₦116,560 |
| 63 | ₦118,440 |
| 64 | ₦120,320 |
| 65 | ₦122,200 |
| 66 | ₦124,080 |
| 67 | ₦125,960 |
| 68 | ₦127,840 |
| 69 | ₦129,720 |
| 70 | ₦131,600 |
| 71 | ₦133,480 |
| 72 | ₦135,360 |
| 73 | ₦137,240 |
| 74 | ₦139,120 |
| 75 | ₦141,000 |
| 76 | ₦142,880 |
| 77 | ₦144,760 |
| 78 | ₦146,640 |
| 79 | ₦148,520 |
| 80 | ₦150,400 |
| 81 | ₦152,280 |
| 82 | ₦154,160 |
| 83 | ₦156,040 |
| 84 | ₦157,920 |
| 85 | ₦159,800 |
| 86 | ₦161,680 |
| 87 | ₦163,560 |
| 88 | ₦165,440 |
| 89 | ₦167,320 |
| 90 | ₦169,200 |
| 91 | ₦171,080 |
| 92 | ₦172,960 |
| 93 | ₦174,840 |
| 94 | ₦176,720 |
| 95 | ₦178,600 |
| 96 | ₦180,480 |
| 97 | ₦182,360 |
| 98 | ₦184,240 |
| 99 | ₦186,120 |
| 100 | ₦188,000 |
We check with real dealers in Lagos and Abuja to get accurate rates. The current Pound to Naira rates are:
- Buy: ₦1,880 per GBP
- Sell: ₦1,840 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.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is 1 GBP to Naira today?
As of today, 1 Pound (GBP) sells for ₦1,880 in the parallel (black) market.
What is the CBN rate vs black market rate?
The CBN official rate is ₦1,814.76. The black market sell rate is ₦1,880 — a spread of ₦65.
How much is 100 GBP to Naira in the black market?
100 GBP at today's black market sell rate is ₦188,000. Use the calculator above to convert any amount.
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