| Lagos Parallel Market Rates (in Naira ₦) | |||
| Date | GBP£ | USD$ | EUR€ |
| 14 Feb 2020 | 470/475 | 358/360 | 390/395 |
| 13 Feb 2020 | 470/475 | 358/360 | 390/395 |
| 12 Feb 2020 | 470/475 | 358/360 | 390/396 |
Is there an online market for love in Nigeria?
We discuss the struggles with launching a dating app in Nigeria
| Lagos Parallel Market Rates (in Naira ₦) | |||
| Date | GBP£ | USD$ | EUR€ |
| 14 Feb 2020 | 470/475 | 358/360 | 390/395 |
| 13 Feb 2020 | 470/475 | 358/360 | 390/395 |
| 12 Feb 2020 | 470/475 | 358/360 | 390/396 |
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