Pound (GBP) to Naira Black Market Rate


 How much is a pound to naira in black market?How much is naira to a pound today?How much is a British pound to a Naira?

Due to the recent policy from central banks, let’s update on bank rates for now.

Guaranty Trust Bank recent rate is ₦ 649

 First Bank recent  rate is ₦ 650

Zenith Bank recent rate is ₦ 625.

UBA recent rate is ₦ 622

FCMB recent rate is ₦ 634

Sterling Bank recent rate is ₦ 601

Union Bank recent rate is ₦ 683

Wema Bank recent rate is ₦ 584

Access Bank recent rate is ₦ 621

Ecobank recent rate is ₦ 621

Standard Chartered recent rate is ₦ 639

The Central Bank of Nigeria CBN sells pounds at 566.76 and buys At ₦ 568.15

Aminu Gwadebe, president of ABCON, had blamed the illegal cash evacuation that is normally done through the Nigerian boarders as one of the factors responsible for fall in Naira against pounds in the parallel exchange market.

On a lighter note, any new policy adopted by the CBN impacts the black market exchange rate.

Please note that if central bank of Nigeria fails to constantly inject liquidity then the huge demand for GBP (pounds) by the manufacturers and foreign investors will dry up the scarce liquidity in the market and thereby mount pressure on the already volatile market driving the pounds upwards.

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GBP is no doubt belongs to the league of oldest currency in the world and as at today the inflation rate is pegged at just 0.10%Please note that the CBN policies do have a great influence on the GBP to naira exchange rate, if it favours the Naira, the Naira will gain or appreciate significantly against the pounds both in the parallel market and the forex market. 

You can get pounds at the FX market at just 566.45What is the exchange rate of pounds to naira? Are you interested in knowing today’s current exchange rate to that of British pounds and sterling? In this article you will get to know everything about GBP to naira black market rate.

If the CBN wants to boast the strength of Naira then it must be ready to consistently inject more liquidity into the retail sector of the fx market as this will go a long way to curb the illegal activities of mostly hoarders.

Other factors that affect the pounds to naira exchange rate is the activities of hoarders who would rather hold on to their pounds than dispose it off, just to cash out big time.