NEWS ACROSS THE NATION AND GLOBE

Today, the Federal Executive Council approved the sum of ₦75 billion for the reconstruction of the dualized Lokoja - Benin Road, specifically extending from Obajana Junction in Kogi State to Benin, the capital of Edo State and ₦64 billion for the Benin - Warri Dual Carriageway. The Lokoja - Benin road Road which was included in the Infrastructure Development and Refurbishment Investment Tax Credit Scheme Phase 2 is a critical asset that links the entire South-south zone to the Northern part of the country. 

The governors forum who invited the CBN governor to  a virtual meeting on Thursday on the recent CBN policy of redesigning the naira notes. Godwin Emefiele had announced the initial decision of the Bank to redesign the naira note on October 26, 2022, the Bank urging Nigerians not to wait until January 31, 2023, to get the new notes. The agenda of the meeting which is the economic and security implication of naira redesign and and withdrawal policy which have been the point of discussion for some time now.

Kwankwaso  will speak on the topic 'Nigeria’s 2023 elections: Service delivery and policy alternatives'. The candidate is expected to discuss about the Nigeria Education sector, his idea for rendering improved services with a particular focus on the Country.