The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed commercial banks across the country to accept dirty and mutilated naira notes from customers. This directive was issued in a circular dated June 28, 2024, and signed by Mr. Solaja Mohammed, acting director of the currency operations department at CBN. It was published on the apex bank’s website on Wednesday, July 3......See Full Story>>.....See Full Story>>
The CBN stated that it has received several reports of rejection of dirty/mutilated naira banknotes by some Deposit Money Banks (DMBs).
The directive mandates banks to accept these notes and send them to the CBN for processing and replacement.
The circular reads:
“Consequently, it has become imperative to remind Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) that the CBN circular dated 2 July 2019, reference number COD/DIR.GEN/CIR/01/006, which prescribes penalties for the rejection of naira banknotes, remains enforceable and binding on any non-compliant DMBs.
“Going forward, the CBN shall not hesitate to apply strict sanctions on DMBs reported to have rejected deposits of naira banknotes from the public under any guise.”
CBN has always emphasised that all denominations of the naira remain legal tender regardless of their condition.
Legit.ng earlier reported that the CBN also warned banks and Bureau de Change (BDC) operators against the continued rejection of old series and lower denominations of the United States of American dollars.
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Legit also previously reported that Nigerian banks released a fresh requirement to customers looking to buy foreign currencies.
The new update comes as the naira records a strong performance in both the official and unofficial markets.
There are strong expectations that the currency’s value will improve to at least N1,300 in the coming days.