Nigeria appoints deputy governor after resignation

The Central Bank of Nigeria announced on Tuesday 3 May that Dr Obadiah Mailafia will replace Mrs Wahir Mshelia as the Deputy Governor for Policy on Monday 9 May. Mshelia resigned last week with press reports suggesting there were 'strong indications' she left in protest over alleged victimisation by the governor of the CBN.

A Daily Trust story, as reported on the allafrica.com website, quoted sources within the central bank saying that Mrs Mshelia's resignation was prompted by her alleged

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