Nigeria's Naira Shortage: President Buhari extends use of old 200 naira notes

Available for over a year

The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria Godwin Emefiele, has directed banks to make the old 200 naira notes available from today following President Muhammadu Buhari's extension until April 10. And in Lebanon, furious protests have continued to explode on the streets of the capital Beirut with people setting fire to bank branches which remain closed, and refuse to allow withdrawals. (Picture: Nigerian 200 naira old banknotes. Credit;Getty Images.)