The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) urges Nigerians to handle naira banknotes with care and dignity to help extend their lifespan. The guidance is aimed at reducing the number of soiled and mutilated notes that need replacement, lowering the costs associated with exchanging worn currency.
Multiple outlets report that the advice is delivered by the CBN during public engagement. Vanguard adds that the CBN particularly targets traders and encourages them to treat the notes properly. Premium Times similarly frames the instruction around practical outcomes—longer note durability and fewer replacement expenses—without focusing on any specific group beyond the wider public.
Across the reports, the core message is consistent: Nigerians are asked to handle banknotes carefully and with respect so that the circulation life of currency is preserved and replacement demand is reduced. The coverage largely differs in emphasis, with one outlet highlighting traders specifically and others focusing on the broader cost and lifespan benefits.
