The Central {Bank} of Nigeria (CBN) has reacted to a viral declare a couple of new N5,000 banknote.
The picture, extensively shared on-line, allegedly reveals a redesigned word carrying the face of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
This improvement stirred robust reactions throughout social media, with many Nigerians questioning if the nation was set for a brand new high-value foreign money.
The photograph shortly gained consideration on platforms like X, WhatsApp, and Fb. Some customers introduced it as an official launch. Others raised doubts and demanded clarification from the apex {bank}.
In response, the CBN moved to clear the air. The {bank} dismissed the declare and described the viral content material as false. In a press release shared on its official X deal with, the apex {bank} said, “This content material is pretend. Let the general public be guided.”
The CBN didn’t present additional particulars however maintained that no such denomination has been launched. The clarification is predicted to calm public hypothesis and forestall the unfold of misinformation.
The {bank} urged the general public to rely solely on verified info from its official channels. It additionally warned in opposition to spreading unconfirmed studies that would mislead others.
Recall that in 2025, the CBN additionally dismissed related claims suggesting the introduction of N5,000 and N10,000 banknotes. On the time, the {bank} described the report as false and suggested Nigerians to disregard it.