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CBN Clarifies Status Of ₦100 Notes In Nigeria
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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reaffirmed that the standard ₦100 banknote remains legal tender and must be accepted for all financial transactions across the country.
The apex bank also clarified that both the standard ₦100 note and the commemorative ₦100 banknote issued to mark Nigeria’s centenary are valid legal tender and can be used interchangeably for payments nationwide.
The clarification was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday by the CBN’s Acting Director of Corporate Communications, Hakama Sidi-Ali, following reports that some individuals, businesses, and other stakeholders had begun rejecting the standard ₦100 note over doubts about its legal status.
According to the CBN, the misconception appears to have created unnecessary confusion among members of the public, prompting the bank to reassure Nigerians that there has been no directive withdrawing the standard ₦100 banknote from circulation.
The apex bank explained that the commemorative ₦100 note, introduced to celebrate Nigeria’s centenary, was designed to circulate alongside the existing standard note and was never intended to replace it.
It stressed that both versions remain valid and retain the same legal status under Nigerian law.
The CBN warned that refusing to accept the standard ₦100 note is a violation of the provisions of the CBN Act and could attract regulatory sanctions.
The bank urged individuals, business owners, financial institutions, traders, transport operators, and other economic participants to continue accepting both versions of the ₦100 note without discrimination.
According to the statement, the rejection of any valid Nigerian banknote undermines public confidence in the country’s currency and disrupts smooth commercial activities.
The statement read in part: “The attention of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has been drawn to reports of the rejection of the standard ₦100 banknote by some members of the public, businesses, and other stakeholders, apparently due to doubts about its continued legal tender status.
“For the avoidance of doubt, the CBN hereby reiterates that both the commemorative ₦100 banknote and the standard ₦100 banknote remain legal tender in Nigeria and must be accepted for all transactions nationwide.
“The commemorative ₦100 banknote, which was introduced to mark Nigeria’s centenary, did not replace the existing standard ₦100 banknote.
“The CBN strongly cautions individuals, businesses, financial institutions, and other economic agents against rejecting the standard ₦100 banknote.
“Such rejection constitutes a violation of the provisions of the CBN Act and undermines confidence in the national currency.”
The CBN further warned that it would not hesitate to invoke the appropriate enforcement measures against any individual or organization found to be unlawfully rejecting the standard ₦100 note.
The latest clarification is expected to dispel uncertainty surrounding the circulation of the ₦100 banknote and reinforce public confidence in the continued validity of all officially recognized Nigerian currency notes.
See Exchange Rate As Naira Gains 0.07%
The Black Market Dollar-to-Naira Exchange Rate for 14th September 2026 Can Be Accessed Below.
NOTE: The exchange rate changes hourly. It depends on the volume of dollars available and the Demand. This means…you can buy or sell 1 dollar at a certain rate, and the price can change (high or low) within hours.
The official naira black market exchange rate in Nigeria today, including the Black Market rates, Bureau De Change (BDC), and CBN rates.
The exchange rate fluctuates hourly based on the supply and demand of dollars in the market.
What’s the dollar to naira black market today, 14th September 2026?
The exchange rate for a dollar to naira at Lagos Parallel Market (Black Market) players sell a dollar for ₦1390 and buy at ₦1380 on Monday, 14th September, 2026, according to sources at Bureau De Change (BDC).
Please note that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) does not recognize the parallel market (black market), as it has directed individuals who want to engage in Forex to approach their respective banks.
Dollar to Naira Black Market Rate Today
Dollar to Naira (USD to NGN) Black Market Exchange Rate Today
Selling Rate ₦1390
Buying Rate ₦1380
Dollar to Naira CBN Rate Today
Dollar to Naira (USD to NGN) CBN Rate Today
Highest Rate ₦1330
Lowest Rate ₦1326
The pump price of petrol has risen to as high as N1,430 per litre in parts of Abuja following an increase in the wholesale price of Premium Motor Spirit by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery.
The refinery raised its gantry price from N1,265 to N1,350 per litre, representing an N85 or 6.7 per cent increase, as international crude oil prices continued to climb.
The latest adjustment has already triggered fresh increases at filling stations across the Federal Capital Territory, with motorists paying between N1,395 and N1,430 per litre, depending on the outlet.
Checks in Abuja on Sunday showed that MRS filling stations had moved their pump price from N1,350 to N1,395 per litre, while NIPCO increased its price to N1,430. Mobil outlets also raised theirs to N1,400 per litre.
An attendant at an MRS outlet, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said motorists should expect another increase as stations begin receiving products purchased at the new depot price.
“We are currently selling our old stock at N1,395 per litre, but from tomorrow, once the new stock arrives, the price will be higher,” she said.
The development has raised concerns among economists and other stakeholders over its likely effect on transportation, food prices and the wider cost of living.
An economist and development expert, Aliyu Ilias, warned that another increase in petrol prices could push up inflation, arguing that higher fuel costs would eventually be reflected in transportation and production expenses.
Similarly, former Secretary-General of the Organisation of African Trade Union Unity, Owei Lakemfa, urged the Federal Government to strengthen regulation and economic planning to cushion consumers from fluctuations in global crude prices.
Lakemfa argued that domestic petrol prices should not automatically rise whenever geopolitical tensions cause crude prices to increase internationally, stressing that Nigeria’s status as a crude oil producer should give it an advantage in refining and supplying petroleum products locally.
Meanwhile, the National Publicity Secretary of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria, Chinedu Ukadike, said marketers had been forced to adjust their pump prices following successive changes in the refinery’s pricing.
Ukadike said the frequent adjustments were creating uncertainty for both petroleum dealers and consumers because the cost of replacing existing stock could change within a short period.
The Black Market Dollar-to-Naira Exchange Rate for 12th September 2026 Can Be Accessed Below.
NOTE: The exchange rate changes hourly. It depends on the volume of dollars available and the Demand. This means…you can buy or sell 1 dollar at a certain rate, and the price can change (high or low) within hours.
The official naira black market exchange rate in Nigeria today, including the Black Market rates, Bureau De Change (BDC), and CBN rates.
The exchange rate fluctuates hourly based on the supply and demand of dollars in the market.
What’s the dollar to naira black market today, 12th September 2026?
The exchange rate for a dollar to naira at Lagos Parallel Market (Black Market) players sell a dollar for ₦1380 and buy at ₦1392 on Saturday, 12th September, 2026, according to sources at Bureau De Change (BDC).
Please note that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) does not recognize the parallel market (black market), as it has directed individuals who want to engage in Forex to approach their respective banks.
Dollar to Naira Black Market Rate Today
Dollar to Naira (USD to NGN) Black Market Exchange Rate Today
Selling Rate ₦1380
Buying Rate ₦1392
Dollar to Naira CBN Rate Today
Dollar to Naira (USD to NGN) CBN Rate Today
Highest Rate ₦1326
Lowest Rate ₦1326
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