Amidst perceived anxiety likely to bedevel Nigerian masses due to recent old naira notes mop up announcement by the the Central Bank governor, Godwin Emefiele,stating new measures need be taken to add new effects on some of our currencies.
The United Bank for Africa (UBA) has opted to open on Saturdays to enable customers to deposit their existing naira notes pending the circulation of new ones in December 2022.
This Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) announced the redesign of naira notes on Wednesday, stating that the new notes will come into circulation on December 15.
As a result, UBA in a circular, has encouraged its customers to deposit the current naira notes to the bank before it becomes banned in January 2023.
“On 26th October 2022, CBN announced the introduction of new Naira notes, which will come into circulation on December 15th 2022, whilst existing Naira notes will remain legal tender until January 2023,” the circular read.
Instructing customers, UBA said, “start depositing your existing naira notes into a UBA branch closest to you.
“Zero charges will apply for all cash deposits. Have your debit card handy for payments on POS terminals.”\
“If you do not have a digital channel, please download the New UBA Mobile app from your App Store or access one of our other channels – Leo, Internet Banking, *919 for your transactions.
“Remember, present notes can still be used for the purchase of goods and services until the cut-off date in January.”
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