| Lagos Parallel Market Rates (in Naira ₦) | |||
| Date | GBP£ | USD$ | EUR€ |
| 20 Sep 2019 | 446/452 | 357/360 | 392/396 |
| 19 Sep 2019 | 445/450 | 357/360 | 390/395 |
| 18 Sep 2019 | 444/449 | 357/360 | 390/394 |
Without stable electricity, Nigerians turn to solar
Unreliable power supply in Nigeria is spurring the use of solar home systems; what are the risks?
| Lagos Parallel Market Rates (in Naira ₦) | |||
| Date | GBP£ | USD$ | EUR€ |
| 20 Sep 2019 | 446/452 | 357/360 | 392/396 |
| 19 Sep 2019 | 445/450 | 357/360 | 390/395 |
| 18 Sep 2019 | 444/449 | 357/360 | 390/394 |
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