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New Deadline Set for Elimination of Old Naira Notes
The House of Representatives has informed Central bank of Nigeria (CBN) to start eliminate old naira notes and to introduce the new N200, N500 and N1000 notes. They urge CBN to give to instruct banks to only make use of the new notes for transactions in order to prevent the circulation of old notes. This decision was passed after a motion by Mr Victor Ogene.
The CBN firstly introduced the new notes in 2022 October but faced criticism from Nigerian as there was queues and scarcity of the new notes. The Supreme Court has now set a deadline of December 31, 2024 after which the old notes will no longer be accepted anywhere. The House has referred the matter to its Committee on Banking Regulations for further action.
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Concern Grows Over Rising Insecurity Following Kwara Abduction Case
It was reported that bandits were seen in Kwara State and abducted six residents from Rukpete Village.
The incident was reported to have occurred on June 8 at about 11 p.m.
Sources revealed that seven people were initially taken, but an elderly man was later released, leaving six victims in captivity.
The rising cases of insecurity in the country remain quite alarming.
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Panic as Bandit Rumours Spark School Safety Concerns in Abuja
The state of the country is affecting many people, as they believe nowhere is safe, including schools where they keep their children.
It has been reported that some parents have started withdrawing their children from schools in Abuja.
It can be noted that rumours of bandits being sighted near a school triggered panic, causing parents to hurriedly remove their children for safety.
While the reports of bandits have not been confirmed, the school has also issued safety measures to ensure the protection of students within the premises.
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Lagos Residents Raise Alarm After Suspected Bandits Are Reported in Ibeju-Lekki
It has been rumored that bandits have made their way to Lagos, and allegedly they were spotted in Ibeju-Lekki, where some residents became suspicious of them and reported the matter.
A clip of the group of men went viral online, and many people became concerned. Whether true or not, fear has been sparked among Lagosians as they worry that bandits may already be in the state. Even if the reports remain unconfirmed, many believe it is still a possibility worth paying attention to.
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