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EDITORIAL: CBN and the necessity of saving the naira, to save Nigeria

View this email in your browser Headlines EDITORIAL: CBN and the necessity of saving the naira, to save Nigeria The foreign exchange problem, which lies at the heart of its current travail, cannot be solved without restoring the naira's ability to function as a store of value. Read More We are expanding our newsletter offering and would like to know what newsletters you, our loyal readers, would be interested in receiving from PREMIUM TIMES. Kindly fill in this survey. It should take no longer than five (5) minutes to complete. Thank you! TAKE THE SURVEY! Gunmen abduct, kill traditional ruler in South-east "There is fear everywhere. Villagers are afraid because the traditional ruler was taken from his home on Saturday morning only for his body to be found on the same Saturday. This is horrifying," the source said. UPDATED: Sierra Leone declares nationwide curfew after attack on military armoury The security breach in Sierra Leone is occurring during a period of political uncertainty in many West and Central African countries. ECOWAS Court declares sections of Nigerian press law as human rights violations The ECOWAS Court rules that the Nigerian Press Council Act of 1992 fails to recognise public interest media including rights of online and citizen journalists. Most Recent Stories Confusion as Abuja-bound aircraft lands in Delta There was confusion among air passengers on Sunday when an Abuja-bound aircraft belonging to United Nigeria Airlines Limited surprisingly landed at Asaba International Airport in Delta State, South-south Nigeria. Read More How my aide was allegedly lynched in Abuja – Lawmaker The victim was attacked and killed by a mob following an allegation of hijacking a car which was made against him. Rivers PDP chairperson resigns to take up Tinubu's appointment Desmond Akawor says he remains "committed to the ideals of our party (PDP) always and will continue to be available to provide, steer, and support for all party affairs whenever l am called upon." CSOs express dismay over Nigeria's abandonment of OPL 245 claim against Eni, Shell ..Nigeria's withdrawal from the promising $1.1 billion civil claim in Italy's Supreme Court, had sought damages from the oil multinationals for alleged corruption in the OPL 245 deal, which is said to have severely disadvantaged Nigeria. Prisoners abducted during Sierra Leone security breach – Official "The prisons were thus overrun. Some prisoners were abducted by the assailants while many others were released," Mr Bah wrote on X on Sunday. Annual Banking Report - Measuring Banks' Resilience Business For the Records: Full text of CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso's keynote address at CIBN dinner Mr Cardoso spoke at the Annual Bankers' Dinner and Grand Finale of the Institute's 60th Anniversary. CBN will direct banks to recapitalise – Cardoso The apex bank governor made this known on Friday while delivering his keynote address at the 58th Annual Dinner of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria in Lagos. Editorial cartoon of the day Arts and Entertainment 'My husband', Alaafin's former queen gushes over Portable in new video Queen Dami appears to have fully nested in the arms of controversial singer Portable. Oladips 'resurrection', Israel DMW's divorce, other top entertainment stories last week A round-up of top entertainment stories you may have missed last week. Opinion This alarm system will soon blow, By Ayo Akerele …a bigger alarm system is about to be triggered. It is bigger than the one God has planted in our hearts. It is the last trumpet. It is the trigger for the arrival of the master Himself. You cannot hear this final alarm if the one planted in you is dead. Church, let's rise up and service our personal alarm systems in preparation for the corporate alarm system, which is imminently going to trigger the rapture of the saints. Wike: From victim to landlord, By Wole Olaoye If the officials of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) had known that Nyesom Wike would one day call the shots as the minister of the Federal Capital Territory, they would have curtailed their greed and dealt him a fair hand when he was just a customer seeking to perfect the papers of his landed property. Promoted Kwara Govt and IHS Nigeria sign MoU to establish technology innovation facility The project tagged "Ilorin Innovation Hub" is part of the state government's efforts to stimulate and deepen the alignment of technology, innovation, entrepreneurship, investment, and job creation for young people aged 18 to 35 years. Sports Haaland hits new record but Manchester City lose top spot to Arsenal The 23-year-old Haaland fired City ahead after 27 minutes following a poor clearance from Liverpool keeper Alisson. EPL Round-up: Garnacho's spectacular goal marks United's record win over Everton The Red Devils secured an impressive 3-0 victory over relegation-threatened Everton at Goodison Park. Dubawa Gunshots and curfew in Sierra Leone: What you need to know Sierra Leone is in lockdown after President Julius Maada Bio declared a curfew on Sunday morning. The streets of Freetown are empty, with a heavy presence of military and police patrols all over. Sign up Get the scoop! 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