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BREAKING: CBN Directs Banks To Start Accepting Old Notes, Says The Remain Legal Tender

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PRESS RELEASE:

Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN,
In compliance with the established tradition of obedience to court orders and sustenance of the Rule of Law Principle that characterised the government of President Muhammadu Buhari, and by extension, the operations as a regulator, Deposit Money Banks operating in Nigeria have been directed to comply with the Supreme Court ruling of March 3, 2023.

Naira

Accordingly, the CBN met with the Bankers’ Committee and has directed that the old N200, N500 and N1000 banknotes remain legal tender alongside the redesigned banknotes till December 31, 2023.

Consequently, all concerned are directed to conform accordingly.

Signed

Isa AbdulMumin
Acting Director
Corporate Communications

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