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Gold price inNigeria today

Live spot-derived gold rates in NGN, with local units, karat comparisons and a 30-day market chart.

UPDATING RATEPER GRAM
N/A24K gold per gram · 99.9% reference
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TODAY'S INDICATIVE RATES

Gold price by karat

NGN · Nigeria uses metric units.
PurityPer gramper troy ounce
22K91.7% goldN/AN/A
18K75.0% goldN/AN/A

Spot-derived metal values exclude retail premiums, making charges, taxes, delivery and dealer spreads.

30-DAY PRICE MOVEMENT

Gold in NGN

Daily spot benchmark · local currency
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The chart shows indicative gold value per gram using spot benchmark data and historical FX reference rates. It is not a dealer quote.

LOCAL PRICE QUESTIONS

Gold price in Nigeria: FAQ

Clear answers to the questions buyers ask before comparing gold prices, units and dealer offers.

Why is the retail gold price in Nigeria higher than the price shown here?

This page shows a spot-derived naira value. Local quotes can also include exchange-rate spread, assay, import or logistics costs, workmanship and dealer margin. Jewellery, bullion and locally sourced material may trade through different channels.

Should gold be priced per gram or troy ounce in Nigeria?

Grams are the clearest unit for jewellery, scrap and small bullion transactions in Nigeria. International gold uses the troy ounce, equal to 31.1035 grams. Use the same verified purity and weight unit when comparing buyers.

What taxes apply when buying gold in Nigeria?

Tax and regulatory treatment can depend on the product, seller, import status and whether the transaction is retail jewellery, bullion or mined material. Rules can change, so request an itemised invoice and confirm current requirements with the relevant Nigerian authority or adviser.

Why are 24K, 22K and 18K gold prices different in Nigeria?

24K is the fine-gold reference, 22K is about 91.7% and 18K is 75%. Jewellery durability, colour and regional preference influence the alloy used, but only verified fine-gold content should be used for melt valuation.

Why can gold prices differ between Lagos, Abuja and Kano?

The international gold and currency inputs are shared, but access to foreign exchange, transport, assay, local supply, shop competition and dealer spread can differ. Compare quotes taken at the same time and ask how purity was tested.

How often is this gold price updated?

The page refreshes its spot and currency references approximately every three minutes while the tab is visible, then refreshes once when you return. The timestamp beside the live rate shows the latest successful update.

What gold products are popular in Nigeria?

Gold jewellery, small bars and coins can all be found, while locally sourced or scrap material may require additional assay. Buyers should verify purity, net weight, seller documentation and the terms for resale or exchange.

Which gold price unit should I track in Nigeria?

Use NGN per gram for most local transactions and NGN per troy ounce for international context. Because exchange-rate spreads can be significant, record the timestamp and rate basis used by each dealer.