Nigerian president nominates cbank governor for second term – letter

ABUJA, May 9 (Reuters) – Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari has nominated Central Bank Governor Godwin Emefiele for a second five-year term, according to a letter read on the floor of the senate.

The senate, the upper chamber of parliament, has to approve the nomination. (Reporting by Camillus Eboh; Writing by Paul Carsten Editing by Gareth Jones)