This image provides a close up view of hands holding and counting a thick bundle of 1000 naira notes the highest denomination of nigerias currency The visual reflects the predominance of cash transactions across nigerias informal sector where small and medium sized enterprises markets and local businesses often rely on physical money for daily operations It also underscores ongoing financial challenges such as inflation currency redesign and limited access to digital banking in rural areas As nigeria continues to pursue financial inclusion and central bank reforms the naira remains a powerful symbol of economic resilience and grassroots commerce