Heartbreak for lovers as CBN reportedly bans flower cash-bouquets ahead of Valentine’s day, offenders face 6 months jail

‎The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has classified the use of “money bouquets” as a form of naira abuse, adding it to offences such as spraying, squeezing, selling, and defacing banknotes.

‎Under the CBN Act, anyone caught tampering with the currency faces a minimum of six months in prison or a fine of at least ₦50,000.

‎Nigerians have been urged to protect the naira and report violations as enforcement agencies step up actions against offenders nationwide.

‎This comes as Valentine’s Day comes nearer as the highly anticipated 2026 Valentine’s Day comes up on February 14th, 2026.

‎Social media reactions pour in as CBN reportedly bans flower cash-bouquets ahead of Valentine’s day, see below;

‎thefoodnetworknig2 commented, “A win for singles… One down! When are they banning pararan? No peace for the wicked.”

‎nimidavies noted, “I go use dollars. I too love my babe.”

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‎jhanee_e added, “If i see you with money bouquet i go tag CBN try me even if na flowers i go still tag them😂.”

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‎carphy_flinks remarked, “E reach my turn to collect cash bouquet unah ban am? Na all my things dey dae different😭.”

‎chyddo wrote, “Single people shout power!!!”

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