Leading Nigerian News Headlines For February 9, 2023

Good Morning Nigeria, please find below some of the leading headlines from some leading Nigerian newspapers and blogs on February 9, 2023 as served by GWG.ng

1. IMF, World Bank Urge CBN to Extend Deadline for Naira swap

The International Monetary Fund and the World Bank have urged the Central Bank Of Nigeria, CBN, to extend the time limit for old Naira Notes. The advice of the international organisations was in line with the Supreme Court ruling against the Friday deadline.

2. Senator Nwaoboshi Nabbed, Sent To Prison

The senator representing Delta North in the National Assembly, Peter Nwaboshi, who was convicted and sentenced to seven years’ imprisonment seven months ago by the Court of Appeal in Lagos for money laundering, was on Wednesday remanded in the Ikoyi Custodial Centre to commence his prison term. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission stated that Nwaoboshi had been on the run.

3. More Banks Shut Down Amid Naira Scarcity

As the naira scarcity persists, more banks have continued to shut down their branches across the country. It was observed that large queues still existed at the Automated Teller Machines of many commercial banks in Lagos, Ogun, Abuja and other parts of the country on Wednesday.

4. 10. Naira Scarcity: Sanwo-Olu Approves 50% Transport Reduction, Creates Food Palliative

The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Wednesday announced palliative measures to cushion effects of the crises on residents.

The development followed nationwide tension caused by persistent fuel shortage and the debacle of currency exchange by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN),

5. FG Asks Supreme Court To Dismiss Suit By Zamfara, Kogi, Kaduna States Against Naira Deadline

The Federal Government yesterday asked the Supreme Court to dismiss a suit challenging the February 10 deadline for the circulation of old naira notes. In a preliminary objection filed on Wednesday through his lawyers, Mahmud Magaji and Tijanni Gazali, the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) argued that the Supreme Court lacked the jurisdiction to entertain the matter.

6. Obasanjo Expresses Hope On Smooth Conduct of election

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, on Wednesday, expressed hope that nothing would stop the conduct of the general elections scheduled for February 25 and March 11. Obasanjo spoke while hosting the members of the Board of Trustees (BoT) of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) at his penthouse residence Ogun State.

7. INEC Chairman Briefs FEC On Preparation For Election

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu, yesterday briefed the Federal Executive Council (FEC) at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. He appeared before the federal cabinet meeting presided over by President Muhammmadu Buhari 17 days to the presidential election.

8. 2023: We Didn’t Push For Election Postponement – APC

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has denied a media report that it is pushing for the postponement of the 2023 general elections.

9. FG Gives Assurance Nigerian Air Will Soon Start Operation

The Federal Government said yesterday that Nigeria Air will soon start flying, having got the aircraft ready and painted in its colours. The Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika, disclosed this while briefing State House correspondents at the end of the weekly Federal Executive Council, FEC, meeting presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari at the Council Chamber, Presidential Villa, Abuja.

10. INEC Insists Election Will Hold As Scheduled

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has assured that the general elections would be held as scheduled on February 25 and March 11. Its Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu made the disclosure after briefing the Federal Executive Council (FEC) presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari on the readiness of the commission for the polls.

These are among leading headlines in Nigerian newspapers and blogs on February 9, 2023 as served by GWG.ng

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