Niger state has become the fifth northern state that has challenged President Muhammadu Buhari-led federal government in court over its naira redesign policy.
A statement on the Twitter page of the chief press secretary to the state governor disclosed the development on Saturday morning.
The statement reads: "Niger State Government has filed a suit against the Federal government on the Naira redesign policy of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) at the Supreme Court."
NIGER STATE GOVERNMENT SUES FG ON NAIRA REDESIGN POLICY
— Chief Press Secretary | Niger State Governor (@chiefpressngs) February 11, 2023
Niger State Government has filed a suit against the Federal government on the Naira redesign policy of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) at the Supreme Court. pic.twitter.com/oD3boWVggl