MONDAY 9TH JANUARY 2023

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Banks Only Authorised to Dispense New Banknotes via ATMs, CBN Clarifies

Says no going back on January 31 deadline to phase out old N200, N500, N1,000 Partners National Orientation Agency, markets’ associations on aggressive awareness on naira redesign

Obinna Chima and Nume Ekeghe

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), yesterday, clarified that for now, banks were only authorised

to dispense the new N200, N500 and N1, 000 banknotes through Automated Teller Machines (ATMs). The apex said it had intensified efforts to ramp up circulation of the new notes.

The bank, also yesterday, reiterated that there would be no extension of the January 31 deadline for the return of old N200, N500 and N1, 000 notes to the banks.

In addition, the central bank, in collaboration with the National Orientation Agency (NOA) and various market associations, would beginning from tomorrow commence

aggressive enlightenment and public awareness campaign on the naira redesign project as well as the need to properly handle the naira notes. A top official of the central

bank, who pleaded to remain anonymous, disclosed these in a brief chat with THISDAY yesterday night. Continued on page 5

Obi Replies Tinubu, Says No One Has Ever Accused Him of Corruption...

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32 Passengers Kidnapped By AK-47 Wielding Gunmen in Edo Train Station Attack

One regain freedom, several injured as deputy governor visits scene FG condemns incident, says security agencies making efforts to rescue victims Atiku expresses concern, insists presidential election is all about salvaging Nigeria Chuks Okocha, Kasim Sumaina in Abuja; Adibe Emenyonu in Benin City and

Sunday Okobi in Lagos No fewer than 31 passengers

and staff of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) were believed to have been abducted by gunmen

on Saturday at the Igueben train sub-station in Edo State, while several passengers were injured.

Edo State Commissioner for this yesterday, during a media Information and Orientation, Mr. Chris Nehikhare, disclosed Continued on page 5

INEC Releases Final List of Presidential, National Assembly Candidates for Polls Akpabio, Nwaoboshi, Machina make list 4,223 candidates contesting for 469 federal legislative positions 48 million out of 93.5 million eligible voters are youths, commission reveals

Chuks Okocha in Abuja

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), yesterday, released the final list of presidential and National Assembly candidates of all the political parties contesting the February 25 elections. The publication of the final list of candidates for national elections (presidential, senatorial and federal constituencies) was pursuant to section 32(1) of the Electoral Act 2022 and item 8 of the Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the 2023 General Election. The publication of the full names and addresses of all nominated candidates followed the conduct of primaries and completion of the nomination exercise by political parties’. It was also sequel to the display of the personal particulars of all nominated candidates in their constituencies Continued on page 5

PINNACLE'S THANK YOU VISIT TO THE PRESIDENT...

L-R: Emir of Bichi, HRH Nasiru Ado Bayero; President Muhammadu Buhari, and CEO, Pinnacle Oil and Gas Limited, Dr. Peter Mbah, during Pinnacle's thank you visit to the president at the State House, Abuja on his recent inauguration of the $1 billion intake and offtake terminal at the Lekki Free Trade Zone…recently SUNDAY AGHAEZE


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