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Nollywood Veteran Actor, ‘Agbako’ is dead

  Veteran actor, Abdulsalam Sanyaolu, popularly known as Charles Olumo and Agbako, is dead. A  statement by the president of Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN) , Bolaji Amusan, popularly known as Mr Latin on Instagram on Thursday.   He wrote, “#tampanglobal announces the passing of Pa Charles Olumo Sanyaolu, fondly known as AGBAKO. Details of the burial arrangements will be shared at a later time. Good night father, 25/02/1923 to 31/10/2024.”   Nollywood actor, Jide Kosoko, also confirmed Agbako’s demise as he wrote: “Good night ooo, Baba Charles. a.k.a Agbako, 101 years, ba wasa ba. R I P.”   Agbako clocked 101st this year.
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Scarcity of Naira: Ibadan POS operators hike transaction charges as scarcity of naira persists

As scarcity of Naira hits many states afresh, operators of point-of-sale, POS, in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, have increased their transaction charges due to scarcity of naira.

According to investigations, many POS operators in major parts of Ibadan have been struggling with getting cash to give to their customers at the moment.

In areas such as Iwo Road, Mokola, Sango, University of Ibadan and Agodi Secretariat, Bodija, Akobo and Apete most POS operators complained of lack of cash to give to their prospective customers while those who have cash are rationing the amount to be paid to customers.

The regular transaction charge of N100 per N5,000 withdrawal has been increased to between N150 or N200.

A POS operator who spoke on condition of anonymity, said: “I can only give you N3,000 and you pay N100. If you want to collect N5,000, you will pay N150 or N200. There is no cash again.”

Another POS operator who spoke with our correspondent at the weekend also said: “I have increased my charges. You will pay N200 if you want to collect N5,000.

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