In a nation where financial opportunity has too often been a privilege of the few, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is rewriting the script. It in partnership with the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) unveiled a groundbreaking innovation: the Non-Resident Bank Verification Number (NRBVN) platform.

CBN's NRBVN Rollout: Rewiring Diaspora Banking Access ‎By Zekeri Idakwo Laruba ‎In a landmark move to drive financial inclusion and boost diaspora engagement, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), in collaboration with the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS), has unveiled the Non-Resident Bank Verification Number (NRBVN)....

Bridging the Gap: Youths Digest Equips Nigeria Customs with 21st-Century Communication Skills, by Tahir Ahmad   When over 100 personnel—from uniformed Public Relations Officers to editorial interns—gathered both in-person and virtually at the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Headquarters in Abuja from May 7 to 9, 2025,...

FutureMap: Unlocking Potential Through Design Thinking By Shuaib S. Agaka In today’s fast-paced, ever-evolving world, innovation is not a luxury—it is a necessity. The ability to think critically, empathize deeply, and solve problems creatively has become fundamental across all sectors—technology, governance, education, and entrepreneurship. Whether launching...

There is a sickness far graver than malaria, deeper than cancer, and deadlier than an undiagnosed pandemic: it is the sickness of perception.

Tinubu's Tax Bills and the Issues Left Unresolved By Umar Farouk Bala In just two brisk days—Wednesday, May 7, and Thursday, May 8, 2025—the Nigerian Senate passed the 2024 Tax Reform Bills, acting swiftly on the executive’s request. But in that speed, something vital may have...