| Lagos Parallel Market Rates (in Naira ₦) | |||
| Date | GBP£ | USD$ | EUR€ |
| 23 Oct 2019 | 457/463 | 358/360 | 397/403 |
| 22 Oct 2019 | 455/460 | 358/360 | 395/402 |
| 21 Oct 2019 | 450/455 | 358/360 | 392/397 |
How does street lighting worsen crime and the economy?
The lack of functional street lights across the country is enabling crime and stifling economic activity.
| Lagos Parallel Market Rates (in Naira ₦) | |||
| Date | GBP£ | USD$ | EUR€ |
| 23 Oct 2019 | 457/463 | 358/360 | 397/403 |
| 22 Oct 2019 | 455/460 | 358/360 | 395/402 |
| 21 Oct 2019 | 450/455 | 358/360 | 392/397 |
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