8 Ways Naira Can Be Abused

GodGift Ifunanya
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According to CBN, here are 8 ways Naira can be abused:

  1. Spraying: It is against the law to spray the Naira banknotes at occasions.
  2. Writing: It is against the law to write on banknotes
  3. Stapling: It is against the law to staple the banknotes as the pins can cause corrosion of the banknotes
  4. Tearing: It is also against the law to tear the banknotes
  5. Soiling: It is against the law to dance/stamp on the naira banknotes. Do not stain the banknotes with oil or ink, as this is also a form of defacing
  6. Sale: It is against the law to sell currency banknotes.
  7. Mutilation: A person who tampers with the Naira note or coin is guilty of an offence, punishable by law (CBN Act Section 21)
  8. Rejection: It is against the law to reject the Naira (Section 20 subsection 5)

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