The Presidency, through Garba Shehu, has clarified that neither the Federal Government nor the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has taken a stance on the legality of the old N200, N500, and N1,000 notes due to the ongoing case at the Supreme Court. The government will announce its position on the currency swap after the court's determination. The Supreme Court had previously halted the CBN's deadline for phasing out the old notes, with a hearing set for February 15.

The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, confirmed the removal of the Director-General of the National Youth Service (NYSC), Brigadier-General Mohammed Fadah. The confirmation came via a text message in response to an inquiry about the President's approval of the sack. Fadah, who assumed office in May 2022, has been directed to hand over to the most senior official of the Corps. The Minister had previously expressed reservations about Fadah's attitude, which led to speculation about his tenure.

President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived in Seoul, South Korea, to attend the First World Bio Summit, which is co-organized by the South Korean government and the World Health Organization. The summit, themed 'The Future of Vaccine and Bio-Health', is scheduled for October 25-26.

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has been actively campaigning for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to secure victory in the 2023 General Elections. He addressed his absence from the PDP's inaugural presidential campaign in Uyo, noting that he, along with Governors Nyesom Wike, Samuel Ortom, Okezie Ikpeazu, and Ifeanyi Ugwunayi, had previously withdrawn from the party's presidential campaign team due to unmet demands regarding the removal of National Chairman Iyorchia Ayu.

President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria addressed the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, calling for the upholding of free speech and the protection of communities against misinformation. He highlighted the role of social media in climate change adaptation but also its potential for harm. Buhari urged for the cancellation of debt for poor countries, emphasizing the challenges they face in servicing external debts and the need for a global commitment to address unsustainable external debts.

President Muhammadu Buhari, accompanied by the First Lady Aisha Buhari and other officials, departs Abuja for New York to attend the 77th United Nations General Assembly. The session's theme is transformative solutions to interlocking challenges, with discussions on Ukraine, the energy crisis, climate action, and the COVID-19 pandemic. Buhari is scheduled to deliver a national statement and participate in high-level meetings, including the Nigeria International Economic Partnership Forum. He is expected to return on September 26.

The Federal government of Nigeria has expressed concern over the killing of nearly half the teachers in the Northeast by insurgents over the past 13 years, leading to a manpower shortage. The North East Development Commission's Managing Director, Mohammed Alkali, revealed this while briefing correspondents in Abuja. To combat this, a N6bn Education Endowment Fund has been established, with plans to allocate 10% of the commission's annual budget to it. Despite the construction of 1,000 housing units for resettlement, some IDPs are hesitant to return home. The commission estimates a need for N31.05tn to fulfill its mandate over the next decade.

Nigeria and Poland have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Agriculture to enhance bilateral relations and address global food insecurity exacerbated by the Ukraine conflict. The agreement, signed during Polish President Andrezej Duda's state visit to Nigeria, also aims to expand economic cooperation in energy and manufacturing. Both leaders expressed a desire to increase trade and educational cooperation, with President Buhari acknowledging Poland's support for Nigerian refugees and students during the Ukraine crisis. President Duda emphasized the importance of food and energy security, noting the ongoing supply of liquefied natural gas and crude oil from Nigeria to Poland.