S.J News• [June 13, 2013]

S.J News• [June 13, 2013]• http://sjnewss.blogspot.com/ Cashless Policy: Central Bank of Nigeria's (CBN) Cashless Policy to take off in Abia, Anambra, Kano, Ogun & Rivers state soon -Bankers Committee. MFB: Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) sets up ₦16bn special fund to augment deficit in premium paid by operating Microfinance Banks. Okada: Commercial motorcyclists protest in Benin city, Edo state over ban on activities by state government; Banned in 3 Local Govt areas of Benin. Electricity: Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company to distribute free pre-paid metres to debt-free consumers -Chris Akamnonu (CEO, Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company). Arise O Compatriots: National Anthem composer, Pa Benedict Elide Odiase (fmr Deputy Commissioner of Police), passes; Aged 79 years; Anthem composed in May 1978. ₦100 to ₦200: University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom shuts down following students' protest over insufficient lecture venues & increase in transportation fare from campus town to permanent site.