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Man arrested in Lagos for selling sister’s one-month-old baby for $2 million

Nigerian police in Lagos have arrested a 30-year-old man accused of selling his sister’s one-month-old baby for $2 million. Police told the suspect, who lives in Igbogbo in Ikorodu area of ​​Lagoshe would organize the sale to raise money for them burial of the deceased mother. According to police sources, the child’s mother reported the incident after discovering that her …

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Excess Liquidity: Banks’ placements at the SDF window have reached N6trn

Depository banks (DMBs) have significantly increased their placements at the Central Bank’s Standing Deposit Facility (SDF) window, reaching N6 trillion as of Thursday. According to several industry reports, the increase in non-performing loans in the banking sector exceeded prudential guidelines in the fourth quarter. This was linked to a higher default rate as the apex bank withdrew forbearance. On Friday, …

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The naira dropped N5.81 against the dollar on the official FX market

Nigeria’s currency, the naira, continued to slide against the American dollar at the official window on Thursday. Officially, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) foreign exchange data shows that the naira closed at N1,393.25/$1, compared with N1,387.44/$1 on Thursday. This represents a loss of N5.81 for the local currency against the dollar. On the black market, the naira closed flat against …

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Nilayo Sports Management Ltd. CEO, Mrs. Yetunde Olopade Wins Newstap/SWAN 5-Star Awards

The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Nilayo Sports Management Limited, Mrs. Yetunde Olopade, has been honored with the prestigious Newstap/SWAN 5-Star Awards in recognition of her outstanding contributions to sports marketing and sports event management in Nigeria. Ms. Olopade’s award is a reflection of the remarkable transformation she has brought to the sports landscape through her leadership at …

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