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CBN Opens Up On Introducing New ₦5,000, ₦10,000 Notes
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has disowned a circular claiming it has introduced two new denominations—N5,000 and N10,000 notes.
The apex bank described the circular as “fake” in a statement via its official handle on X (formerly Twitter).
The alleged circular said the new notes were set for circulation from May 1.
The viral circular widely shared on WhatsApp, falsely attributed to the CBN, stated, “The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has officially announced the introduction of two new denominations – N5,000 and N10,000 banknotes; as part of ongoing efforts to streamline cash transactions and improve liquidity management.”
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The document further alleged that one Deputy CBN Governor, Dr. Ibrahim Tahir Jr., justified the move as a way to reduce cash-handling costs while offering Nigerians more efficient options for larger transactions.
However, the apex bank refuted the claims, urging the public to verify information through its official website.
“The content is not from the Central Bank of Nigeria. Kindly note that the official website of the CBN is cbn.gov.ng,” the CBN stated, emphasising its commitment to transparency and accurate communication.
In 2023, the bank dealt with controversies surrounding the redesign of the N200, N500, and N1,000 notes.
Later that year, the CBN raised concerns about the circulation of counterfeit banknotes, particularly higher denominations.
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These fake naira notes were reportedly used in food markets and commercial centers in major cities across Nigeria.
At the time, Acting Director for Corporate Communications at the CBN, Hakama Ali warned that falsifying or counterfeiting any CBN-issued note or coin is a criminal offense punishable by at least five years imprisonment.
She reassured the public that the CBN remains in active collaboration with security and financial agencies to combat counterfeit operations and ensure the integrity of Nigeria’s currency system.
Business
NNPCL Increases Fuel Price
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, has increased the pump price of premium motor spirit across its retail outlets.
It was gathered that NNPCL retail outlets in Abuja have adjusted their fuel pump price to N955 per litre from N890.
This is the case in NNPCL retail outlets along Kubwa Expressway, Wuse and other parts of Abuja.
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Similarly, the pump price hike has been implemented at filling stations in Kogi and Nasarawa.
This means that the petrol pump price was increased by N65.
This comes after independent petroleum product marketers and filling station owners in Abuja increased petrol pump prices to between N950 and N971 per litre at the weekend. Their decision followed an upward review of the ex-depot petrol price by Dangote Refinery to N858 per litre, up from N820.
Business
Naira Appreciates Against Dollar As External Reserves Swell
The naira appreciated against the dollar at the official foreign exchange market on Monday to begin the week on a bullish note amid swelling external reserves.
According to the Central Bank of Nigeria’s exchange data, the naira appreciated to N1,531.95 against the dollar on Monday from N1,533.74 traded last week Friday.
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This showed that the Naira strengthened by N1.79 when compared to the N1,533.74 exchanged at the close of work last week.
Meanwhile, at the black market, the naira remained stable at N1560 per litre, the same exchange rate traded on Friday.
The development comes as Nigeria’s external reserves had maintained a modest rise to $39.54 billion as of August 1st, 2025, up from $39.36 billion on July 30th.
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Naira Continues To Appreciate Against Dollar On Official Market
The naira continued its appreciation against the dollar at the foreign exchange market on Tuesday.
Accordingly, the naira strengthened further to N1,533.18 against the dollar on Tuesday, from N1,534.21 traded the previous day.
This represents a gain of N1.03 against the dollar on a day-to-day basis and marks the second consecutive day of appreciation at the official FX market.
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Meanwhile, on the black market, the naira depreciated further to N1,545 per dollar on Tuesday from N1,537 traded on Monday.
Recall that the naira had similarly closed Monday’s trading session with mixed sentiments, recording gains at the official market but depreciating at the parallel market.
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