The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Act of 2007 prohibits the abuse of naira notes, including spraying, stepping on, or mishandling currency. Offenders face a six-month prison term, a N50,000 fine, or both.
Authorities have previously enforced this law, notably in February 2024, when actress Oluwadarasimi Omoseyin was sentenced to six months in prison for stepping on naira notes.
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In May 2024, socialite Bobrisky received a similar sentence, while businessman Cubana Chief Priest later settled his case out of court.