The Association of Senior Staff of Banks, Insurance and Financial Institutions (ASSBIFI) has endorsed the extension of the validity of old naira notes beyond 31 January. Many bank customers have complained that the new notes were not readily available and have yet to circulate adequately in the lead up to the expiration of the old notes.
The extension was announced by the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, who stated that the additional time will allow for more Nigerians to successfully change their currencies to the redesigned notes, particularly those in rural areas who may be underserved by banks.
On Saturday, 28 January 2023, the Joint Task Force North East (OPHK) in Maimalari Cantonment witnessed a Change of Command ceremony between Major General Christopher Musa and Major General Ibrahim Ali.
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced that it has successfully foiled 66 attempts by hackers based in Europe to compromise virtual meetings of the Federal Executive Council (FEC).
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, has urged Nigerians not to allow the 2023 general elections to fail, stating that such failure will increase political polarisation, exacerbate social fault lines and set Nigeria’s democracy backwards.
The House of Representatives has called on relevant security agencies to investigate and hold accountable oil marketers and other individuals who may be responsible for the fuel scarcity currently affecting the country.
Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, has defended his recent call for the unconditional release of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.
Nigerian Army authorities celebrate latest successes against ISWAP/Boko Haram terrorists. However, it is important to note that the conflict in the North East of Nigeria has been ongoing for over a decade, and despite various military offensives, the terrorist groups have been able to maintain a significant presence in the region.
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari’s false claims in Bauchi on Monday, 23 January 2023 of having served Nigeria and Nigerians to the best of his ability and that he has not disappointed anyone has been espoused.
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has enlisted the support of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun, and the Olubadan-in-Council in its advocacy campaign for the newly redesigned naira notes.
