President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday had a meeting with governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Godwin Emefiele, Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Abdulrasheed Bawa. The Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, Aminu Tambuwal; and the Chairman of the Progressives Governors’ Forum and Atiku Bagudu were also present at the […]
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday had a meeting with governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria Godwin Emefiele, Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission Abdulrasheed Bawa.
The Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, Aminu Tambuwal; and the Chairman of the Progressives Governors’ Forum and Atiku Bagudu were also present at the meeting held at the President’s office at the State House, Abuja.Although the purpose of the meeting is unknown at the time of filing this report there are indications that the meeting was to discuss the cash swap policy in Nigeria.
Buhari on Friday, February 3 met with the Governors of the All Progressives Congress where they requested that the old and new notes coexist to ease cash crunch recorded in the country. A Federal Capital Territory , High Court, ON Monday compelled CBN and 27 commercial banks to go ahead with the full implementation of the naira redesign policy, restraining Buhari from further extending the deadline.
The court restrained CBN from extending the deadline on the use of old naira notes pending the determination of the suit. The order will be for an initial period of seven days until the motion of notice is heard on February 14.
Nigeria Latest News, Nigeria Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
HURIWA slams Buhari over Katsina killings, naira scarcity | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World NewsHuman Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, (HURIWA) on Tuesday, lambasted President Muhammadu Buhari over his persistent failure to secure lives and property in the country for nearly eight years of his administration.
Read more »
Moody’s moody economic outlook for Nigeria | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World NewsMoody’s, one of the world’s leading rating agencies, a few days ago, in its latest report, downgraded Nigeria over its deteriorating fiscal condition and public debt crises.
Read more »
Chile forest fire toll rises, hundreds left homeless | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World NewsForest fires have killed 24 people, injured nearly 1,000 and destroyed 800 homes in five days as a blistering heat wave grips south-central Chile, authorities said Sunday.
Read more »
At Hellurrrandom Fair, art breathes freedom | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World NewsAn art fair featuring works of emerging and established artists such as, Adavize Jamiu Ibrahim, Luqman Olabode Onipede, Ndifreke James, Michael Olusanya Omole, Kelly Omoefe Ovwigho and Omodesola Fagbenle recently held in Lagos.
Read more »
Crisis-hit Peru expands state of emergency | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World NewsThe government of Peru on Sunday expanded and prolonged a state of emergency to deal with a two-month-old revolt against President Dina Boluarte that has claimed 48 lives in clashes between protesters and security forces.
Read more »