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Naira weakened against the US dollar despite rising external reserves nearing $46 billion Analysts warn of continued FX pressure amid global trade tensions and cautious investor sentiment Gold prices surge as investors seek safety amidst geopolitical uncertainties impacting global markets Nigeria’s foreign exchange market delivered a mixed signal on Friday as the naira weakened against the US dollar despite a fresh rise in the country’s external reserves to nearly $46 billion. The divergence highlights the persistent structural pressures in the FX market, even as macro buffers show gradual improvement. New exchange rate emerges as naira slides and reserves rise. Credit:…
THE AUSTRALIAN OPEN was slammed after Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka were asked to remove a rarely-seen item of clothing during their respective matches. The tennis superstars are hoping for glory Down Under. Sign up for the Sport newsletter Thank you! Carlos Alcaraz was made to remove a fitness band during the Australian OpenCredit: Getty Aryna Sabalenka was also pulled up on the piece of kitCredit: Getty But Alcaraz and Sabalenka both ended up in hot water over an article of clothing. The duo have been wearing fitness bands called WHOOP devices throughout the tournament. The discreet piece of kit…
NIBSS is about to introduce offline payments, enhancing financial inclusion for Nigerians lacking reliable internet access The executive director for Business and Products at NIBSS, Ngover Nwankwo, stresses that cash and digital payments must coexist to protect users relying on cash She then urged collaboration among stakeholders to combat rising digital fraud and build a secure payment ecosystem The Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System is set to introduce offline payment solutions aimed at reaching millions of Nigerians who lack reliable internet access, a move expected to deepen financial inclusion and reduce exclusion from the digital payments ecosystem. Speaking at the 2026…
THOUSANDS protested yesterday after 27 migrants were moved into a former military camp in the dead of night. They marched in opposition to plans for another 500 to be transferred to the site near Crowborough, East Sussex. Sign up for The Sun newsletter Thank you! Thousands took to the streets to protest after 27 migrants were moved into a former military camp at nightCredit: LNP A car plastered with ‘stop the boats’ passes through the protester-lined streetsCredit: AFP The march ended peacefully, with no arrests madeCredit: PA Three protesters were arrested at the camp on Friday, including a 62-year-old woman,…
AS Roma have confirmed that talks are underway for Kostas Tsimikas to cut his loan spell short and return to Liverpool. The talks to bring him back began after Tottenham made a move to sign Andy Robertson.While initial reports suggested Tsimikas’ recall was a contingency plan for Robertson’s potential departure, reports now suggest that Liverpool have pulled the plug on selling the Scotsman to their Premier League rivals.However, despite retaining Robertson, the decision to bring the ‘world-class‘ defender back to Merseyside remains unchanged, signaling a desire to bolster defensive depth immediately.AS Roma director Ricky Massara confirms talks with LiverpoolKostas Tsimikas…
A TOURIST’S family face a £20,000 bill to bring his body back to Britain after he died in a motorbike crash in Vietnam. Ryan Hutchinson, 43, is thought to have collided with a bus while he was on holiday in the Asian country’s capital, Hanoi. Sign up for The Sun newsletter Thank you! Ryan Hutchinson’s family face a £20,000 bill to bring his body back to Britain after he died in a motorbike crash in VietnamCredit: Ben Lack Paying tribute to Ryan, his brother Stephen Hutchinson said: “Ryan loved life. “Ryan lived fast. He loved his friends. Ryan would be…
LOVE Island’s Millie Court has savagely mocked All Stars bombshell Curtis Pritchard to his face over his acting. Former professional dancer Curtis is best known as a serial dating show star but a few years ago he tried his hand at acting. Sign up for the Love Island newsletter Thank you! Millie couldn’t resist taking a pop at Curtis Luckily Curtis saw the funny side of his disastrous acting He was offered a brief role on Channel 4 soap Hollyoaks alongside his brother AJ. And while their role as evil scheming dancers was short-lived, it was very memorable for all…
GistReel Businessman Olakunle Churchill has broken his silence following his ex-wife, Tonto Dikeh’s move towards reconciliation after 10 years of separation and public disputes. Taking to his Instagram page, Churchill revealed that receiving a call from his son and hearing him say ‘Daddy’ for the first time was an emotional moment for him. He described the experience as deeply moving, saying it reminded him that ‘what God cannot do does not exist,’ while reflecting on how faith has brought clarity, humility, and peace after years of tension. In his words, he said: “I was pleasantly surprised when I received a…
Manchester United’s dramatic 3-2 victory over Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium may come at a heavy price, with match-winner Matheus Cunha facing the prospect of retrospective action from the FA.The Brazilian star, who came off the bench to score the decisive goal in the dying moments, was the hero of the night for interim boss Michael Carrick.However, according to the Manchester Evening News, his celebrations might land him in hot water, with suggestions that the FA could review footage of an explicit outburst directed straight into a broadcast camera.What did Matheus Cunha do?The incident occurred immediately after Cunha restored United’s…
Senegal risk fines and suspensions after players briefly walked off during the AFCON final Coach Pape Thiaw could face disciplinary action for instructing the protest The Senegalese FA is preparing appeals up to the Court of Arbitration for Sport if needed Senegal is still celebrating a second Africa Cup of Nations title, but the glow of victory has been clouded by the threat of disciplinary action from the Confederation of African Football (CAF). The dramatic 1-0 extra-time win over Morocco was overshadowed by chaotic scenes late in regulation time, when head coach Pape Thiaw instructed his players to temporarily leave…