CURRENT EXCHANGE RATE

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NGN
USD
BUY / SELL
GBP
BUY / SELL
EUR
BUY / SELL
15/05/2020440 / 455525 / 535450 / 465
14/05/2020435 / 450530 / 540450 / 460
13/05/2020430 / 450525 / 535440 / 455

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