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Current Date And Time In Makurdi, Nigeria

Friday, 24 July 2026
10:17:27 WAT
Currency: Nigerian Naira (NGN)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 390,000
District: Markurdi

💰 Nigerian Naira (NGN) — Makurdi, Benue State Currency & Exchange Rates


The official currency of Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria is the Nigerian Naira (NGN), represented by the symbol . This page provides live NGN exchange rates for Makurdi against the world's most actively traded currencies — USD, EUR, JPY, GBP and CNY — refreshed regularly for reliable forex reference. Whether you are a logistics planner, cross-border trade specialist or finance professional operating in Makurdi, accurate NGN conversion data is essential for cost estimation, invoice pricing and strategic financial planning.

Use this page to check the NGN exchange rate for international trade with Makurdi • cross-border payment settlements • business invoice conversion • forex market research for Nigeria operations • travel budget planning • remittance and multi-currency financial management • investment valuation in Africa markets.

Makurdi is a city in Benue State, Nigeria, located in Africa. All financial transactions, retail purchases and business dealings within Makurdi are conducted using the Nigerian Naira (NGN) — the same national monetary unit used across all cities and states of Nigeria. For the state-level and country-level currency data, visit the Benue State Currency page or the Nigeria Currency page.

Quick Links: Makurdi Overview | Makurdi Map | Nearby Cities | Travel Info | Benue State Currency | Converter Tool | Strength Ranking | Gold & Silver Rates

💰 Nigerian Naira Currency Profile — Makurdi, Benue State

Nigerian Naira (NGN) is the official legal tender of Nigeria, used across all cities including Makurdi. Identified by the currency symbol and the ISO 4217 code NGN, this currency underpins all financial transactions, retail commerce and business dealings in Makurdi. This profile is useful for international invoicing, forex identification, banking transactions and cross-border payment processing involving Makurdi, Benue State.

Currency Name Nigerian Naira
ISO 4217 Code NGN
Currency Symbol
City Makurdi
State Benue State
Country Nigeria
Continent Africa

🔁 Live NGN Currency Converter — Makurdi

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⏰ Rates as of Jul 24, 2026 3:30 AM UTC

🤍 Gold & Silver Rates Today — Makurdi, Benue State (in NGN)

Indicative gold and silver prices for Makurdi, converted to Nigerian Naira (NGN) from live international bullion spot rates — the same XAU/XAG benchmark used by markets worldwide.

⏰ Spot rate as of Jul 24, 2026 3:30 AM UTC

🥳 Gold Purity Per Gram Per 10 Grams Per Tola (11.66g)
24K (999, Fine Gold) ₦ 178,427.53 ₦ 1,784,275.32 ₦ 2,081,143.72
22K (916, Jewellery Standard) ₦ 163,439.62 ₦ 1,634,396.19 ₦ 1,906,327.65
18K (750) ₦ 133,820.65 ₦ 1,338,206.49 ₦ 1,560,857.79
🥈 Silver (999 Fine) Per Gram Per 10 Grams Per Kilogram
Fine Silver ₦ 2,564.26 ₦ 25,642.61 ₦ 2,564,261.32

⚠️ Note: These are indicative rates derived from live international bullion spot prices (XAU/XAG), converted to NGN. Local jewellery and bullion dealer prices in Makurdi typically differ due to making/wastage charges, import duty, GST/VAT and dealer premiums — always confirm with a local jeweller or bullion dealer before any transaction.

📊 NGN Exchange Rates — Makurdi, Benue State

Live NGN exchange rates for Makurdi — showing exactly how much 1 ₦ Nigerian Naira is worth in each foreign currency, plus the inverse rate (how much of each foreign currency equals 1 NGN). Rates are recalculated hourly, making this the most current NGN conversion reference for forex traders, importers, exporters, international businesses and travellers dealing with Makurdi, Benue State.

⏰ Updated hourly • Jul 24, 2026 3:30 AM UTC

Currency Code 1 NGN = Inverse Rate
United States DollarUSD0.00071 = 1,370.7800 NGN
EuroEUR0.00061 = 1,561.3347 NGN
Japanese YenJPY0.11951 = 8.3704 NGN
British Pound SterlingGBP0.00061 = 1,828.0406 NGN
Chinese YuanCNY0.00491 = 202.3740 NGN
Australian DollarAUD0.00101 = 957.4351 NGN
Canadian DollarCAD0.00101 = 973.8351 NGN
Swiss FrancCHF0.00061 = 1,679.3424 NGN
Mexican PesoMXN0.01281 = 78.3626 NGN
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💱 Nigerian Naira VS Major World Currencies — Makurdi

Compare the Nigerian Naira (NGN) — the currency used in Makurdi, Benue State — against the five most traded currencies in global forex markets: US Dollar (USD), Euro (EUR), Japanese Yen (JPY), British Pound (GBP) and Chinese Yuan (CNY). This NGN vs major currencies comparison shows both the direct rate — how much foreign currency 1 ₦ buys — and the inverse rate, useful for pricing Makurdi imports and exports, benchmarking NGN strength and planning international financial transactions in or with Nigeria.

⏰ Live Rate • Updated Hourly • Jul 24, 2026 3:30 AM UTC

Symbol Currency Exchange Rate Inverse Rate
$🇺🇸 USD
United States Dollar
₦ 1 = $ 0.0007$ 1 = ₦ 1,370.7800
🇪🇺 EUR
Euro
₦ 1 = € 0.0006€ 1 = ₦ 1,561.3347
¥🇯🇵 JPY
Japanese Yen
₦ 1 = ¥ 0.1195¥ 1 = ₦ 8.3704
£🇬🇧 GBP
British Pound Sterling
₦ 1 = £ 0.0006£ 1 = ₦ 1,828.0406
¥🇨🇳 CNY
Chinese Yuan
₦ 1 = ¥ 0.0049¥ 1 = ₦ 202.3740

💡 Need more conversions? Use our Currency Converter Tool for hourly-updated rates, historical data and calculations for 100+ currencies.

🎯 Global Currency Strength Ranking — NGN

Out of 162 actively traded world currencies tracked against the US Dollar, the Nigerian Naira (NGN) — the currency used in Makurdi, Benue State — currently ranks #138 by per-unit value, making it stronger than 15% of all currencies on this list. A lower rank means fewer units of that currency are needed to buy one US Dollar. Within Africa, NGN ranks #34 of 44 currencies tracked on this site for that continent.

ℹ️ This ranks currencies by face value per unit against the US Dollar — the same measure used in "world's strongest currencies" lists. It reflects historical denomination, not economic size, purchasing power or GDP.

📏 How this number is worked out: NGN currently trades at 1,370.7800 per US Dollar. Comparing that to all 162 tracked currencies — 137 of them trade at a lower rate (so are stronger than NGN), and 24 trade at a higher rate (so are weaker). That places NGN at rank #138 = 1 + 137 currencies stronger than it.

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📍 How NGN Compares to Its Closest-Value Neighbours

The currencies ranked immediately above and below NGN by per-unit value — the most relevant comparison, since these are the currencies closest to it in worth.

Rank Currency Value per US Dollar
#136 CLP — Chilean Peso 944.3600 per $1
#137 IQD — Iraqi Dinar 1,312.9338 per $1
#138 NGN — Nigerian Naira ⬤ (this page) 1,370.7800 per $1
#139 KRW — South Korean Won 1,464.7865 per $1
#140 RWF — Rwandan Franc 1,474.8069 per $1

🌎 Regional Currencies in Africa — Makurdi Currency

See how the Nigerian Naira (NGN) — used in Makurdi, Nigeria — compares against currencies used by neighbouring countries across Africa. This regional comparison is essential for intra-continental trade pricing, cross-border travel budgeting, regional investment analysis and understanding Nigeria's currency strength relative to its continental neighbours. Each row shows both the direct and inverse conversion rate so you can instantly calculate costs in either direction.

⏰ Live Rate • Updated Hourly • Jul 24, 2026 3:30 AM UTC

Country Currency Exchange Rate Inverse Rate
EthiopiaETB
Ethiopian birr
₦ 1 = Br 0.1180Br 1 = ₦ 8.4740
EgyptEGP
Egyptian pound
₦ 1 = E£ 0.0375E£ 1 = ₦ 26.6939
Democratic Republic Of The CongoCDF
Congolese franc
₦ 1 = Fr 1.6863Fr 1 = ₦ 0.5930
TanzaniaTZS
Tanzanian shilling
₦ 1 = Sh 1.9241Sh 1 = ₦ 0.5197
South AfricaZAR
South African rand
₦ 1 = R 0.0123R 1 = ₦ 81.2833
KenyaKES
Kenyan shilling
₦ 1 = Sh 0.0945Sh 1 = ₦ 10.5852
SudanSDG
Sudanese pound
₦ 1 = ج.س. 0.4381ج.س. 1 = ₦ 2.2827
UgandaUGX
Ugandan shilling
₦ 1 = Sh 2.7452Sh 1 = ₦ 0.3643

🌍 Planning to travel or trade in Africa? Compare exchange rates and use our currency converter for accurate regional conversions.

₦ NGN Quick Snapshot
1 USD₦ 1,370.78
1 EUR₦ 1,561.33
1 GBP₦ 1,828.04
🥳 Gold 22K/g₦ 163,440
🎯 Global Rank#138/162

💵 Spending, Exchanging & Trading NGN in Makurdi

💰 Everyday Payments in Makurdi

Shops, transport and services across Makurdi, Benue State price everything in Nigerian Naira (NGN), marked with the symbol. There is no separate city currency or local scrip to learn — Makurdi runs on the exact same money as the rest of Nigeria. Field sales reps, delivery partners and on-ground buyers working Makurdi can budget straight from the NGN exchange rates table above without adjusting for local exceptions.

📈 What Moves the NGN Rate for Makurdi Deals

A swing in the NGN rate against USD, EUR or GBP reaches every invoice, supplier contract and sales forecast tied to Makurdi. Companies buying from or selling into Makurdi track this rate closely to time purchase orders, hedge exposure and protect margins on cross-border deals. The live rate table above updates regularly for exactly this kind of monitoring.

✈️ Budgeting a Trip to Makurdi

Travellers flying or driving into Makurdi get a smoother trip by converting cash to NGN (₦) before arrival rather than relying on last-minute airport counters. Knowing today's rate makes it far easier to estimate hotel bills, local transport and day-to-day spending money once you land in Makurdi. Check the NGN vs major currencies card for a quick mental conversion before you go.

🌎 Makurdi's Place in Benue State's Currency Zone

Makurdi, home to a recorded population of 390,000, is one of the commercial points of Benue State where NGN circulates the same way it does everywhere else in Nigeria. There's no city-level monetary authority here — for the wider regional forex picture and every converter tool, visit the Benue State Currency page.

📦 Cross-Border Trade Touching Makurdi

Exporters shipping out of Makurdi and importers supplying its local retailers both live with the NGN conversion rate on the day a contract is signed. Watching real-time NGN movement against USD, EUR and neighbouring currencies helps lock in margins before a shipment ever leaves the warehouse. View Africa regional currency rates for the wider trade picture around Makurdi.

💳 Investing & Sending Money to Makurdi

Anyone remitting funds, buying property or building a financial position tied to Makurdi needs today's NGN rate, not last week's. The NGN rate against JPY, GBP and CNY matters just as much for portfolios with exposure across Africa. See NGN vs major world currencies for the full comparison.

🥳 Local gold pricing: jewellers in Makurdi price 22K gold off the same NGN rate used throughout this page — roughly ₦ 163,440/gram today. See the full gold & silver rates table above for 24K, 18K, sovereign and tola pricing.

🔎 Related City & State Tools

🗺 Makurdi Map View the Makurdi satellite map with precise GPS coordinates for location intelligence.
📍 Nearby Cities Explore cities near Makurdi for distance, direction and market-research context.
✈️ Makurdi Travel Guide Access the travel standards guide for electrical plugs, driving rules and emergency numbers.
🌐 Benue State & Nigeria Compare rates on the Benue State currency page or the Nigeria currency page.

Frequently Asked Questions — Money & NGN in Makurdi

What currency do I need in Makurdi?

Makurdi, like every city in Benue State and across Nigeria, runs on the Nigerian Naira (ISO code NGN, symbol ). Carry or exchange into NGN before you arrive — no other currency is accepted for everyday purchases here.


What's today's NGN to US Dollar rate?

Check the live exchange rates table above for the current NGN/USD rate, refreshed on every page load. For exact figures, use our dedicated NGN to USD converter to run invoices, remittances or trip budgets tied to Makurdi.


Does Makurdi use a different currency than the rest of Benue State?

No — Makurdi shares the same NGN currency as every other city in Benue State and across Nigeria. Notes, coins and exchange rates are identical nationwide; there is no city-specific pricing or local scrip in Makurdi.


Which world currencies can I compare against NGN here?

This page tracks NGN against USD, EUR, GBP, JPY and CNY in real time — see the exchange rates table and the NGN vs major currencies card above. Useful for forex trading, remittances, import/export contracts and travel budgeting tied to Makurdi.


How does the NGN rate affect prices and business in Makurdi?

When NGN weakens, imported goods and equipment cost more for businesses in Makurdi, while locally made exports become cheaper for overseas buyers. When it strengthens, the opposite happens. Tracking the rate day to day is standard practice for procurement and pricing teams operating in Makurdi.


What is today's gold rate in Makurdi?

Gold pricing in Makurdi follows the national NGN rate: 22K jewellery gold works out to roughly ₦ 163,440/gram today. See the gold & silver rates table above for 24K, 18K, sovereign and tola pricing.


Where can I exchange money or withdraw cash in Makurdi?

Banks, authorised forex dealers and ATMs across Makurdi accept major international cards for withdrawals in NGN. Before committing to an exchange counter, compare its offered rate against the live rate on this page to avoid an inflated margin.