Trump’s Curious Attraction to the Arab-Muslim World By Yassim Dukawuya Not everyone likes him. In fact, Donald J. Trump, the 45th and now 47th President of the United States, having returned to power after reelection, has been described by critics as a bully, an eccentric, and...

CBN’s NRBVN and the Road to $1bn, by Rahma Olamide Oladosu   For decades, Nigerians in diaspora have constituted a vital yet under-served segment of the national economy. Despite their immense contributions through remittances, investments, and professional networks, systemic obstacles have continued to limit their access...

Tsenyil Yitsen: A New Dawn for Nigeria’s North Central Region  By Abdullahi O Haruna By all accounts, the appointment of Tsenyil Cyril Yitsen as the pioneer Managing Director of the North Central Development Commission (NCDC) is not just a political milestone—it is the unfolding of a...

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,...