- Kaduna state government has again called on federal agencies to accept old banknotes, despite a policy that only allows the use of new banknotes.
2. This is not the first time the Kaduna state government has made this request, as they have been pushing for the acceptance of old banknotes since December 2021.
3. The policy of using only new banknotes was put in place by the Central Bank of Nigeria to combat the circulation of counterfeit notes.
4. However, the Kaduna state government argues that the policy is causing hardship for citizens who do not have access to new banknotes.
5. In response to the Kaduna state government’s request, the Central Bank of Nigeria has stated that it will not change its policy on the use of old banknotes.
6. Meanwhile, a lawmaker in Kaduna state has called for the arrest of Governor Nasir El-Rufai over his handling of security issues in the state.
7. The lawmaker, who is a member of the opposition party, accused El-Rufai of failing to protect citizens from banditry and kidnapping.
8. The Kaduna state government has dismissed the lawmaker’s call for El-Rufai’s arrest, stating that it is politically motivated.
9. The security situation in Kaduna state has been a cause for concern, with frequent incidents of banditry and kidnapping reported in the area.
10. The Kaduna state government has been criticized for its handling of the security situation, with some calling for more action to be taken to protect citizens.
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