Fast-rising entertainers T-Dollar and TobiNation have been convicted and sentenced to six months' imprisonment for their involvement in the abuse and mutilation of the Nigerian currency, the Naira.
The duo appeared before Justice Owoeye at the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Thursday, May 8, 2025, where they pleaded guilty to charges brought against them by the Lagos Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Following their plea, the court handed down a six-month jail term, with an option of a N200,000 fine.
Their conviction comes amid growing scrutiny and enforcement by the EFCC against Naira abuse, a practice that includes spraying, defacing, or mishandling the currency at public events—an act considered illegal under Nigerian law.
The EFCC has recently intensified its clampdown on such offences, with several high-profile figures also being investigated or charged. Among them are controversial singer Portable, veteran Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo, and popular comedian AY Makun, who recently addressed his own brush with the law over a similar incident.
The sentencing of T-Dollar and TobiNation underscores the EFCC’s renewed efforts to uphold the integrity of Nigeria’s legal tender, with officials reiterating that no individual—regardless of celebrity status—is above the law. The case also serves as a warning to entertainers and the public about the consequences of currency abuse, especially during social events and celebrations.
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