Standard, commemorative ₦100 notes remain legal tender, says CBN

The Central Bank of Nigeria has said that both the standard and commemorative ₦100 banknotes remain legal tender in the country and must be accepted for all transactions nationwide.

The apex bank gave the clarification in a statement issued on July 8, 2026, following reports that some members of the public, businesses and other stakeholders were rejecting the standard ₦100 note over doubts…