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Some commercial banks and filling stations in Nigeria have ceased accepting the old naira notes, despite a Supreme Court ruling that mandates these notes remain legal tender until further notice. Customers, including depositors and point-of-service agents, were turned away by bank staff asserting adherence to Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) directives. This refusal has caused panic among citizens, especially lawyers unable to file documents using the old notes. Meanwhile, CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele has met with President Buhari multiple times regarding the ongoing naira crisis. Reports indicate that banks in several locations, including Lagos and Ogun states, have followed the directive to reject old notes, citing a lack of awareness of the Supreme Court's decision.