The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has officially extended the deadline for the return of old series of Naira notes (₦200, ₦500, and ₦1,000) from 31 January, 2023, to 10 February, 2023.
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This is simply a 10-day extension from deadline.
According to the Apex Bank, the reason for the extension is “to allow for the collection of more old notes”.
This was announced through a Press Statement signed by the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele.
The Central Bank of Nigeria Press Statement on extension of deadline for returns of old notes by ten days ⬇️