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Dollar to Naira Exchange Rate Today, November 5, 2026

Dollar to Naira Exchange Rate Today, November 5, 2026
Nov. 5, 2026 | 6:18 am GMT
The Nigerian naira weakened slightly against the U.S. dollar across official and parallel market windows on Wednesday, reflecting ongoing liquidity pressures in domestic currency exchanges.
Data released by the Central Bank of Nigeria showed the official exchange rate settling at ₦1,348.80 per dollar. Commercial banks recorded buying rates at ₦1,348.80 while selling figures closed at ₦1,347.80.
In the parallel market across Lagos trading districts, informal operators priced the greenback higher. Street traders bought U.S. cash at ₦1,415 and offloaded to eager buyers at ₦1,400.
Traders on the street pointed to persistent retail demand for foreign currency as the primary driver behind the widening gap between official and parallel desks. Importers scrambling for operational dollars ahead of the year-end holiday season continue to lean heavily on Bureau de Change operators.
Financial economists warn that maintaining currency stability depends heavily on consistent crude oil export revenues and robust foreign reserves. Without steady inflows, the local currency remains vulnerable to sudden speculative attacks.

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