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,...

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...