Reactions as CBN directs banks to pay customers with only N100, N50, N20, N10, N5 over the counter

A section of social media has been reacting to a recent directive by the Central Bank of Nigeria to commercial banks.

Commercial banks will now pay customers over-the-counter in N100, N50, N20, N10, and N5 notes, regardless of the amount withdrawn, Daily Times reports.

The directive was issued by Banker’s Committee while noting that the payment of old N1,000, N500, and N200 notes across the counter should be discontinued.

With this development, bank customers are encouraged to use their alternative channels for transactions, while those who insist on the new naira notes are advised to use Automated Teller Machines (ATMs).

The directive was issued today, Monday, following a meeting of the bankers’ committee in Lagos.