Boycott the boycottables (2), by Eric Teniola
This week, we continue the narrative on boycott of elections in Nigeria Chief Ojike did not introduce the slogans for people to boycott elections. Chief Ojike was born in 1912 in Akeme in Arochukwu, Southeastern Nigeria. He attended the Arochukwu Primary School, finishing in 1926 and taking up a teaching appointment with a mission. He returned […]
The Central Bank governor and his declaration of allegiance (5)
By Eric Teniola This is the concluding part of the piece which last week harped on the appointment and resignation of a Governor and Deputy Governor of the CBN subject to the provisions of the relevant decree or law (3) The Governor or any Deputy Governor may resign his office by giving at least three […]
The Central Bank governor and his declaration of allegiance (4)
By Eric Teniola This is the continuation from last week of the provisions of Decree 24 of 1991 as promulgated by General Babangida with regards to the setting up of a Board of Directors for the Central Bank of Nigeria (4) It shall be the duty of the Board to approve the detailed responsibilities of […]
The Central Bank governor and his declaration of allegiance (3)
By Eric Teniola This is the continuation of the narrative which last week informed that there were a total of 21 banks with 487 branches across the country when the Okigbo Committee on the Review of Nigerian Financial System was set up in 1977 BY the end of March 1991 the number of banks had […]
The Central Bank governor and his declaration of allegiance (2)
By Eric Teniola From last week continues the narrative on the leadership of the CBN, including the remarkable tenure of Chief Joseph Sanusi who served between 1999 and 2004. Following his resignation, then President Olusegun Obasanjo appointed Professor Charles Soludo as CBN governor HE later instructed the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Chief Ufot […]
The Central Bank governor and his declaration of allegiance
By Eric Teniola I ATTENDED an event recently in Lagos and Chief Joseph Oladele Sanusi (84) from Ogbagi in Akoko North West Local Government of Ondo State, entered quietly, unannounced. The master of ceremony at the event did not even recognise him. I had to tell a friend of mine who sat next to me […]
