CBN Denies Authenticity of Viral ₦5,000 Tinubu Note

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) issued a statement on Thursday clarifying that a viral image of a ₦5,000 note featuring President Bola Tinubu is not genuine. The bank urged members of the public to disregard the image, which had circulated widely on social media.

The CBN emphasized that there has been no release of a sample ₦5,000 note featuring the president. This clarification comes in response to speculation and allegations among netizens regarding the introduction of a new currency note.

The CBN's statement aims to dispel any confusion and misinformation regarding the currency and its design.