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N5000 can’t buy love: Groups plan mass protest against new notes

Posted by Isi Esene in Economy, Lead Story on September 2, 2012 11:31 am

by Isi Esene

Civil society groups in the country have expressed their readiness to once again hit the streets in protest over the planned introduction of new N5,000 note by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).

According to reports, the groups are currently mobilizing and consulting with stakeholders to devise the best possible approach to register their discontent regarding the planned currency review. Continue reading “N5000 can’t buy love: Groups plan mass protest against new notes”

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Mixed reactions trail Power Minister’s removal

Thursday, 30 August 2012 18:24

LANRE ADESANYA

The resignation or removal of the nation’s Minister of Power, Professor Barth Nnaji, has continued to generate controversy in the country. There have been divergent views among notable stakeholders in the country.

While Nigerians are divided over the need for the decision, the former Minister has been silence over what snowballed into his misfortune in the service of the country.  Some have cautioned that any replacement to be made in his stead should be in good faith and not one that will take the country to a worse situation of what formerly obtains before the recent improvement in electricity supply.
Prominent Nigerians who spoke to National Daily could not hide their disdain for the removal. Continue reading “Mixed reactions trail Power Minister’s removal”