Breaking: CBN Denies Asking Banks To Accept Old N500, N1000 Banknotes

Afimag.com –

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has rebutted news saying that it directed the commercial banks in the country to commence receiving the old N500 and N1000 banknotes.

The apex Bank who made this known in a statement by its spokesman, Osita Nwanisobi, on February 17, 2023, evening said the report was unreal and unauthorised.

The statement reads, “The attention of the Central Bank of Nigeria has been drawn to some fake and unauthorized messages quoting the CBN as having authorized the Deposit Money Banks to collect the old N500 and N1,000 Banknotes.

“For the avoidance of doubt, and in line with Mr. President’s broadcast of February 16, 2023, the CBN has been directed to ONLY re-issue and recirculate the old N200 banknotes and this is expected to circulate as legal tender for 60 days up to April 10, 2023.

“Members of the public should therefore disregard any message and/or information not formally released by the Central Bank of Nigeria on this subject.

“Media practitioners are advised to PLEASE verify any information from the correct sources before publication.”