The CBN asked Nigerians to disregard the “fake and unauthorized” circular by the commercial banks.
The apex bank said that the policy was not targeted at anyone or group of persons, but to strengthen Nigeria’s economy.
The only female deputy governor has steered several missteps that went unreported, but her involvement in a scheme to topple her boss has grown too elaborate for ceaseless secrecy.
Those who spray or step on the naira, especially at social gatherings, are liable to six months imprisonment or a fine of N50,000.
The apex bank insisted it received President Buhari’s approval to redesign, produce and circulate new naira notes.
“Thus, there is the urgent need for a conscientious effort to diversify to other non-oil sectors.”
The release comes as international airlines began a wind down of their operations in the country.
The CBN said the inferno did not affect the main building neither did it claim any casualty.
The disbursement was to 4,478,381 smallholder farmers under the Anchor Borrowers’ Programme.
