Nigerians Reject the Proposed New Note

According to the poll conducted by the National Bureau of Statistics, 75% of Nigerians are opposing the moves by the Central Bank of Nigeria to mint and circulate N5000 note come next year.

The new naira note

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    Vanguard, 13 September 2012

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    Leadership, 14 September 2012

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  • Nigeria:   N5,000 Note and Matters Arising

    Vanguard, 13 September 2012

    My interest today on the new N5,000 currency note about to be issued by the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has nothing to do with the controversies of whether it should be issued or… Read more »

  • Nigeria:   N5,000 Note

    Leadership, 10 September 2012

    I don't give a damn whether N5,000 note is introduced or not. Only those who are likely to benefit from the booty would give a damn. I don't see how the introduction will improve… Read more »

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