Justices Yellin Bogoro of the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos on Tuesday, July 16, dismissed a suit by a Lagos-based lawyer, Malcom Omirhobo, challenging the use of Arabic inscriptions on Naira notes. According to the judge, “the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is empowered by Section 53 (1) of the Banks and Other Financial Institutions Act (BOFIA) to print, design and issue the currency and compels the need to establish bad faith before an action can be brought to challenge the act or omission of the Federal Government or the apex court.” The court also held that the suit challenging the Arabic inscriptions on Naira notes failed to establish that the CBN’s powers were exercised in bad faith. Omirhobo had filed the suit against the CBN in Jan. 2020 contending amongst other things that Arabic is not one of the four official languages of Nigeria namely English, Yoruba, Hausa and Igbo. In the suit, the lawyer contended that Arabic is not indigenous to Nigeria and to ...
COMBATING POVERTY, ILLITERACY, AND UNEMPLOYMENT: EMPOWERING TARABA STATE'S YOUTH FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
In Taraba State, the youth are tragically ensnared by unscrupulous leaders, a predicament fueled by poverty, illiteracy, and a decline in moral values. Economic deprivation forces many young individuals into desperation, stripping them of opportunities for a better future. The absence of quality education compounds this issue, leaving the youth ill-equipped to critically assess their circumstances or challenge the status quo. Illiteracy perpetuates a cycle of ignorance and dependency, where young people become susceptible to the manipulations of corrupt leaders. These leaders, exploiting the dire socio-economic conditions, present themselves as benefactors, offering temporary relief while cementing their control. The lack of moral education further exacerbates the situation, eroding the ethical foundations necessary for a just and accountable society. As a result, the youth are often seen as beggars in a vast ocean, dependent on the whims of these leaders for survival. They praise and ...