Tag: MONGUNU

Naira Swap/Cashless Economy: NSA raises alarm policy may affect troops in the field

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir
Nigerian Army Troops on operational duty

The National Security Adviser (NSA) Maj.-Gen. Mohammed Monguno (rtd), has said that the change of currency and cashless policy of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), if not well thought out, may affect operations of troops in the field. Monguno made the observation when he appeared before an Ad-hoc Committee of the House of Representatives on change of currency and cashless policy on Thursday in Abuja. Represented by the Head of Defence Unit, Rear Admiral Abubakar Mustapha, the NSA said that even in advanced countries, such policies could affect operations…

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Buhari to attend Gambian President, Adama Barrow’s inauguration Wednesday

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir
President muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria and Adama Barrow of Gambia

  President Muhammadu Buhari will, on Wednesday, depart Abuja for Banjul, Republic of The Gambia, to attend the inauguration of Gambian President, Adama Barrow, following his re-election for a second term. Malam Garba Shehu, the president’s Media Aide, confirmed this in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. Shehu said: “On the invitation of his host, President Buhari will be special guest of honour at the ceremonies to be attended by other African leaders at Independence Stadium, Bakau.’’ Buhari, along with other ECOWAS leaders, played a leading role in the restoration…

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