Is Cash Payment for Cars and Land Illegal in Nigeria? The Truth About Aliyu v. FRN (2026)

Imagine saving up for years, finally finding the perfect plot of land in Ibadan or a sleek new car in Lagos, and paying for it with crisp, cash notes. You sign the papers, shake hands, and walk away feeling like a property owner. But according to the Supreme Court of Nigeria, you might have just walked straight into a criminal…