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CBN to redesign N200, N500 N1000 to control money supply

Explainer: How to prepare for naira devaluation and what it means for Nigerians

The Central Bank of Nigeria is set to release new N200, N500 and N1000 notes in a bid to control money supply.

Godwin Emefiele, Governor, CBN revealed this on Wednesday during a press briefing where he said the new Naira notes will be in circulation from December 15, after president Muhammadu Buhari launches the new notes.

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He added effective January 31, 2023, the old notes will cease to be a legal tender.

Henceforth, bank charges on deposits will be suspended to as old naira notes are remitted back to the banks.

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