NGN to USD exchange rate
The Nigerian naira to US dollar rates 3 named providers actually quote for NGN→USD, each with its spread in basis points and an independent mid to benchmark against. Timestamped, append-only, and available over a free JSON API.
| Provider | Rate 1 NGN → USD | Spread | Fee | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 WiseBest | 0.000733 | 0.0 bps | — | 7 Sep 2026, 08:41 UTC |
 Grey | 0.000707 | −354.7 bps | 10 NGN | 7 Sep 2026, 10:31 UTC |
 LemFi | 0.000684 | −668.5 bps | — | 7 Sep 2026, 08:41 UTC |
Rates are timestamped, append-only observations of what each named provider quotes — not interpolated mids. Spread is basis points below the best provider of the same rate type in this corridor (0 = best).
About the NGN→USD corridor
As of 7 Sep 2026, 10:31 UTC, the best executable NGN→USD rate among the 3 providers Modan tracks is 0.000733 USD per NGN, quoted by Wise (retail rate). The median executable quote is 0.000707, and the gap between the best and the worst executable quote is 668.5 bps.
Get this corridor by API
curl "https://modan.io/api/v1/rates?from=NGN&to=USD" \ -H "X-API-Key: YOUR_KEY"
Free key on signup, 50 requests a day. The same data is served to AI agents by the MCP server at modan.io/api/mcp. See the API documentation.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the NGN to USD exchange rate today?
- As of 7 Sep 2026, 10:31 UTC, the best executable NGN→USD rate Modan observed is 0.000733 USD per NGN, quoted by Wise. 3 providers quote this corridor; each provider's own rate, fee and spread are listed on this page. Rates are re-checked roughly every 15 minutes.
- Which provider has the best NGN to USD rate?
- Wise, at 0.000733 USD per NGN as of 7 Sep 2026, 10:31 UTC. "Best" means the best executable quote: official and parallel reference prints are shown but never ranked, because nobody can transact at them.
- How is the spread on NGN→USD calculated?
- Spread is the distance in basis points between a provider's rate and the best rate of the same rate type on the corridor at that moment (0 bps = best). vs Mid is a separate measure: the distance from an independent mid-market reference that is refreshed hourly.
- How do I get NGN to USD rates by API?
- Call GET https://modan.io/api/v1/rates?from=NGN&to=USD with an X-API-Key header. A free key allows 50 requests a day; the same data is available to AI agents through the MCP server at https://modan.io/api/mcp.