CBN clears air on N5,000 note with Tinubu’s picture

Business CBN clears air on N5,000 note with Tinubu’s picture Published on April 9, 2026 By Ifreke Inyang googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has said that images of a purported N5,000 banknote with the picture of President Bola Tinubu is fake. The stories had claimed that the CBN had released a sample of the banknote. It led to the images going viral on social media and resulting in mixed reactions from Nigerians. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); Several users argued over the authenticity of the supposed new currency design. However, in a post via its official X handle on Thursday, the apex bank debunked the report. “This content is fake. Let the public be guided,” the CBN wrote. Recall in 2025, CBN also debunked claims that it introduced N5,000 and N10,000 banknotes to facilitate cash transactions, describing the report as false. Don't Miss UBA equips youth to drive Africa to excellence You may like Insecurity: Tinubu now hiding from Nigerians — Atiku’s Aide, Shaibu slams presidency It’s no longer insecurity – Adeyanju knocks Tinubu as terrorists gun down Brigadier General Bayelsa declares work free day ahead of Tinubu visit Tinubu has a super brain, will end evil of insecurity – Akpabio 2027: ‘Don’t be deceived, free Nnamdi Kanu’ – Ohanaeze tells Tinubu How Chuba Okadigbo predicted Tinubu’ll be Nigeria’s President – Lagos GAC Chairman

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