| Lagos Parallel Market Rates (in Naira ₦) | |||
| Date | GBP£ | USD$ | EUR€ |
| 19 Nov 2019 | 460/465 | 358/360 | 392/398 |
| 18 Nov 2019 | 458/464 | 358/360 | 390/398 |
| 15 Nov 2019 | 458/464 | 358/360 | 393/398 |
The Nigerian Stock Market just isn't good enough
We assess the importance of a well-functioning stock market and the role of liquidity
| Lagos Parallel Market Rates (in Naira ₦) | |||
| Date | GBP£ | USD$ | EUR€ |
| 19 Nov 2019 | 460/465 | 358/360 | 392/398 |
| 18 Nov 2019 | 458/464 | 358/360 | 390/398 |
| 15 Nov 2019 | 458/464 | 358/360 | 393/398 |
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