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The Federal Government has issued a ban on using Naira notes for decorative purposes ahead of the 2026 Valentine’s Day celebrations.

The directive specifically targets activities such as making money bouquets, cash towers, and cake designs featuring banknotes.

Authorities say these practices violate Nigeria’s currency laws and will no longer be tolerated. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) described

the trend as an abuse of the national currency, emphasizing that folding, spraying, or shaping banknotes for gifts and events constitutes defacement of legal tender.

“The Naira is a symbol of our nation and must be treated with respect,” the bank stated. “Using money as party decorations diminishes its dignity and public value.”

The government has warned event planners, vendors, and individuals who engage in such displays that they risk arrest and prosecution under existing laws.

Security agencies and regulatory bodies have been directed to monitor parties, weddings, and street celebrations where cash sprays and money-themed designs are common.

Officials encouraged Nigerians to adopt alternative Valentine’s gifts, such as flowers, greeting cards, or packaged items, stressing that love and celebration should never come at the expense of the nation’s currency.

Nigerian govt set bans money bouquet ahead of Valentine’s Day

The Office of the National Security Adviser, ONSA, has dared former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai to submit evidence of the alleged procurement of thallium sulphate to the Department of State Services, DSS, for further investigation.

DAILY POST reports that thallium sulphate is a highly toxic, colourless and odourless compound that can kill humans in small doses.

El-Rufai had said the substance was reportedly sourced from a supplier in Poland.

Recall that El-Rufai had accused the ONSA, under Nuhu Ribadu of procuring thallium sulphate, a highly toxic chemical compound, and has demanded urgent clarification over the alleged transaction.

Responding, the ONSA denied the allegation, asking El-Rufai to supply any evidence he has to the DSS for a thorough investigation.

According to TheCable, a copy of the response sent to El-Rufai’s Abuja address was rejected by the security operatives on duty.

The security operatives reportedly told the dispatch clerk that the head security was not on the ground and that they did not have an idea of when El-Rufai would visit.

Meanwhile, it was eventually delivered on Sunday and the head of security signed and received it on behalf of el-Rufai.

The response, written by Brigadier-General, OM Adesuyi, on behalf of the NSA was reportedly dated February 13, 2026.

Adesuyi wrote: “I have the honour to present the compliments of the National Security Adviser and to acknowledge receipt of Your Excellency’s correspondence received on 11 February 2026 requesting clarification regarding the alleged procurement of approximately 10 kilograms of Thallium Sulphate by the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA).

“The correspondence further indicated that information concerning the purported procurement is reportedly available to the political opposition leadership. In this regard, I am directed to respectfully convey that ONSA has neither procured nor initiated any process for the purchase of such material, and has no intention of doing so.

“However, I am further directed to state that the allegation has been formally referred to the Department of State Services for a comprehensive investigation. Your Excellency and other parties involved, who may possess relevant information relating to this claim will be duly invited by the Service to provide any evidence that may assist in an in-depth investigation, establishing the facts and ensuring due diligence.

“Please accept the assurances of the esteemed regards of the National Security Adviser.”

BREAKING: I dare you to submit evidence of toxic chemical procurement to DSS – Ribadu to El-Rufai